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Money secured for Grand Haven and Holland Harbor dredging
Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga yesterday released the following statement on dredging funding for both the inner and outer harbors in Grand Haven and Holland being included the latest Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan. Grand Haven is scheduled to receive just over $1.7 million for dredging and m
Dredging operations upstream of Imperial Dam about to begin
Dredging work on a 50-acre open water area upstream of Imperial Dam is set to begin within the next two-weeks – following the launch, post assembly testing and fine-tuning of the dredge. According to the Bureau of Reclamation’s Yuma Area Office, “over the next two years, dredging operations will occ
Waikīkī Beach works kick off
The multi-million dollar effort to restore sand to Waikīkī Beach has officially begun, reports the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Yesterday morning, Kahu Kordell Kekoa joined project principals for a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Mobilization of heavy equipment began last week an
Congressman Murphy: Additional dredging for Silver Lake Harbor
After North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy called for additional funding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced plans to include additional dredging operations during their regular maintenance of Manteo-Shallowbag Bay, Silver Lake Harbor and New River Inlet. A special request for an a
USACE officials tour Fort Sumter
Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, visited Fort Sumter last week to discuss an upcoming project to construct a new stone breakwater around the fort to decrease the impact of waves on the fort walls. The project would involve removing the existing stone and assessin
Callan Marine wins Corpus Christi contract
Callan Marine has won the long-term contract for maintenance and dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi. “The Port of Corpus Christi is a vital piece of our waterway infrastructure and Callan Marine is honored to be a part of maintaining it,” stated Maxie McGuire, President of Callan Marine. “Keepin
Houston Ship Channel Expansion project starting soon
The Port of Houston recently received notification from the Army Corps that it was awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. That project was authorized in the Water Resources and Deve
Legislation introduced for the Fountain Lake project
Shell Rock River Watershed District (SRRWD) made the announcement last week that the Fountain Lake Restoration Project legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate for $7.5 million. “We are very pleased the bill HF 384 / SF 447 have been introduced in the House and Senate for $7.5 million
Partnership agreement for the Santa Ana River Mainstem project
Col. Julie Balten, commander of the Army Corps Los Angeles District, signed an amendment to the Local Cooperation Agreement between the Department of the Army and three county flood control districts for the Corps’ Santa Ana River Mainstem project during a Jan. 28 virtual ceremony. Partners from the
Colonna’s Shipyard Drydock #3 plan on the table
Colonna’s Shipyard is proposing to relocate Drydock #3, located in Spotico Creek, a tributary to the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, at 400 East Indian River Road in Norfolk, Virginia. The project consists of dredging a 545-foot by 155-foot (80,325 sf) basin to achieve maximum depths of -48 f
Poplar Island to continue receiving dredged sediment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District completed construction of the Poplar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project lateral expansion Jan. 20, 2021, providing 575 additional acres, including four new wetland cells and one large upland cell. The project is now able to accept dredged materi
Virtual public meeting for the Papillion Creek project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, will hold a virtual public meeting Feb. 10 to present the results of the draft final feasibility report for the Papillion Creek general reevaluation study. The purpose of the study is to develo