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Removing sediment deposits below Morrow Dam
STS Hydropower has officially started a dredging project to remove sediment from an oxbow feature of the Kalamazoo River near South Wenke Park, Michigan. The project is being conducted in cooperation with the Township of Comstock Parks Department, Kalamazoo County and the State of Michigan. The oxbo
New Multiple Corers from OCIL
Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has introduced their new Multiple Corers – able to overcome the traditional difficulties associated with benthic sampling. Traditional benthic samplers such as box corers must be deployed with sufficient momentum to ensure penetration of the seabed. This cre
Funding needed for jetty infrastructure and dredging in Oregon
Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representatives Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Kurt Schrader, and Suzanne Bonamici, are pushing the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to provide the Army Corps with annual funding for maritime infrastructure maintenance crucial to public s
New Chief Operating Officer at Callan Marine
Callan Marine has announced the hiring of Greg L. Harner as the new company Chief Operating Officer of the Marine Construction Division. A 36-year veteran of the construction and maritime industry, Harner brings experience in infrastructure development for deep-water seaports, port security, resort
Spotlight on Cape Lisburne seawall project
Over the last five construction seasons, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District worked on a project to reconstruct a mile-long seawall at the Cape Lisburne site in Alaska. The Cape Lisburne project has been a challenging endeavor with logistics, weather and even walruses to contend with.
Savannah harbor dredging: USACE discovers unexpected artifacts
During normal operations and maintenance dredging in preparation for continued deepening of the Savannah River, dredgers under contract to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discovered several historical artifacts that do not appear to be related to the CSS Georgia. “In an abundance of caution to adhe
Weeks Marine continues Morehead City project
Weeks Marine’s cutterhead dredge JS Chatry is back in action, working on the Morehead City Harbor dredging and beach nourishment project. According to the Carteret County, the dredge was moored in the Harbor since Sunday (2/21/2021) because of rough sea conditions. But, the JS Chatry was re-mobilize
Beverly receives grant for dredge study
The Seaport Economic Council recently awarded a grant to Beverly City (Mass) to complete a feasibility study that will determine the safest method to dispose dredged material from the Bass River. Beverly will receive $140,000 to facilitate the process of identifying a suitable dredge sediment dispos
JAXPORT introduces new Strategic Master Plan
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Chairman, Jamie Shelton, and Chief Executive Officer, Eric Green, have unveiled the port’s new 2020-2025 Strategic Master Plan during this week’s virtual State of the Port address. The plan was developed by JAXPORT’s senior leadership team with support from inte
LCRA: Moratorium on Highland Lakes commercial dredging
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) board of directors has adopted a one-year moratorium on commercial dredging activities on the Highland Lakes, including a proposed operation on Lake LBJ by Collier Materials Inc. The board took the action during its Wednesday, February 24, meeting. According
Muddy River dredging progresses to Work Area #4
Dredging activities continue to progress on Phase 2 of the $36.5 million Muddy River Flood Risk Management project in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts, reports the Army Corps’ New England District. Beginning March 1, 2021, work will progress to Work Area #4 in the vicinity of Riverway and Netherl
USACE inks Mississippi River island restoration agreement
The USACE St. Paul District and the Prairie Island Indian Community yesterday signed a project partnership agreement for an environmental improvement project on the Mississippi River near Red Wing, Minnesota. Col. Karl Jansen, St. Paul District commander, and Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal C