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Maryland Port Administration joins CDMCS
The Council for Dredging and Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS) has just announced that the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), Port of Baltimore, officially joined the organization. “We’re thrilled to join the Council for Dredging and Marine Construction Safety,” said William P. Doyle, Executive Di
Boost for East Side Coastal Resiliency
New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, yesterday announced almost $140 million in new City funding to add more community amenities as part of East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR), the world-leading effort to protect Manhattan’s east side from the worst effects of climate change. ESCR is a $1.45 billion
Interview with Luca Sittoni: Dredged sediment is the new gold
Sustainability means acting in a way that is not harmful to the planet, preserving natural resources, and thus supporting long-term ecological balance. By adhering to principles of sustainability for dredging and dredged material management by using natural systems to integrate these actions, the dr
Barnegat Inlet dredging set for July
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has just announced details for an upcoming project that will involve dredging the Barnegat Inlet navigation channel and placing the sand in the nearshore area off Harvey Cedars, N.J. The dredger Murden is expected to arrive around July 6th and will conduct dredging a
USACE completes Sodus Bay breakwater repairs
The USACE Buffalo District and its contractor Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials, L.L.C have completed the repair work to the east breakwater in Great Sodus Harbor. The project is located in Sodus Bay, Village of Sodus Point, Wayne County, NY. Work was completed May 19th, of the $3.86 milli
Lake Linganore dredging wraps up
Frederick County Executive, Jan Gardner, announced yesterday that the Lake Linganore dredging project is now completed. Over the past two years, sediment has been removed to restore the lake’s water storage capacity and improve recreational access for residents. Lake Linganore serves as the primary
Diamond ready for the Anclote River dredging
Diamond Services Corporation is about to begin work on the Anclote River maintenance dredging project in Florida. According to the company, the Diamond Dredge 6 [D-6] & the Lady Lafon are headed to Pinellas & Pasco County to perform maintenance dredging for the Army Corps’ Jacksonville District. Pro
Duchesne River: EPA reaches settlement with landowners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Karl and David Lamb to remedy environmental impacts associated with alleged Clean Water Act (CWA) violations in Duchesne County, Utah. The Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) between EPA and the Lambs remedies unpermi
O‘ahu seawall repair project kicks off
A popular walkway along a scenic portion of O‘ahu’s south shore will be repaired and reinforced as part of a project beginning this week, the City and County of Honolulu said. Approximately 500 feet of seawall located along the promenade between the Waikīkī Aquarium and Barefoot Beach Café food conc
GLDD wins $5.2M dredging contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, recently awarded a harbor dredging contract in the amount of $5,238,035 to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock, LLC. The contracted includes dredging six harbors: the Memphis Harbor/McKellar Lake in Memphis, Tennessee; Helena Harbor Phillips County in Hele
WEDA Journal of Dredging Volume 19, Issue 2
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) recently presented the Journal of Dredging Volume 19 – Issue 2, which provides the dissemination of technical and project information on dredging engineering topics. Now in its 19th year, the Journal of Dredging is gaining traction. This issue marks the Journa
Longboat Key beachfill moves ahead
The Town of Longboat Key, Florida, has just released the latest update on the town’s 2021 beach renourishment project. According to the update, the contractors have completed much of the work on the main part of the island and are now focusing on the North end groins and the New Pass dredging and gr