Americas
Dredging management course in February
HR Wallingford has launched a new virtual dredging management course, adapted from its popular classroom course. Delivered in four-hour tranches over four days in February, it will provide an overview of the environmental aspects of dredging, the latest technology and equipment, and the management o
New investments in Coos Bay’s North Jetty
Representative Peter DeFazio’s office yesterday notified the Port of Coos Bay that repair to Coos Bay’s North Jetty has been included in the USACE Workplan. This means that approximately $34.65 million will be invested in lengthening the structure by 120′-150′, stabilization of the jetty head, and a
“New start” designation for Project 11
The Port of Houston yesterday received notification from USACE 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. The project was authorized in the Water Resources and Development A
WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter meeting postponed
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) recently announced their decision to postpone the annual Gulf Coast Chapter meeting until November 2021. “The Gulf Chapter Board has been diligently tracking the societal and functional impacts of COVID related restrictions to everyone’s personal and professio
Morganza-to-the-Gulf gets $12M in New Start Construction funding
Congressman Garret Graves and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise announced yesterday that the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane Protection project will receive $12.46 million in New Start Construction funding from USACE. The funding will increase flood protection and further protect economic activity
Lake Lure dredging update VIDEO
The Town of Lake Lure, Rutherford County, North Carolina, has just released this very interesting video update on their ongoing Lake Lure dredging program. In the video, Dean Givens, Parks, Rec. & Lake Director talks about the dredging activities in Lake Lure. The Parks, Recreation and Lake Departme
Alaska projects receive authorization from the Congress
The Port of Nome, Unalaska and Saint George projects recently received authorization from the Congress as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. According to the Army Corps’ Alaska District, the three projects will ensure the local communities have safer passages for vessels and provid
Winter won’t stop work on the L-536 levee
Despite winter conditions, work continues on the L-536 levee setback south of Rock Port, Missouri. According to the Army Corps, repairs to the original in-line portion of the levee are scheduled to be substantially complete within the next month. Construction of the levee setback portion of the proj
Balzano Becomes New DCA CEO and Executive Director
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) recently announced that Richard A. Balzano has been named their new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. For more than 30 years Mr. Balzano has served the maritime trades in both the private and U.S government sectors. He recently served for three
Little Sodus Bay dredging kicks off
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced last week that dredging work is now underway at Little Sodus Bay, a navigation channel in Cayuga County, used by boaters to access Lake Ontario from Little Sodus Bay. The accumulation of silt, sand, and other debris can cause areas like Little Sodus Bay to
Beneficial Use Impairment: EPA reaches important milestone
The U.S. EPA has announced the removal of the 100th Beneficial Use Impairment from a U.S. Area of Concern (AOC), a historic milestone in restoring the Great Lakes. The accomplishment occurred at the Black River AOC near Lorain, Ohio – one of the 43 AOCs identified by the United States and Canada in
Separating sand from mud USACE VIDEO
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its Engineer Research and Development Center are currently conducting R&D to operationalize technology that separates sand from mud while it’s being transported in the discharge pipeline of an operating hydraulic dredge. The simple placement method from the past