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Maurice River dredging project gets support
New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) R.D. James yesterday in support of the Maurice River dredging project. According to Van Drew, this critical project will expedite economic growth and coas
Shaheen, Gregg at Rye Harbor, discuss upcoming dredging
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and former U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) visited Rye Harbor yesterday and received an update on dredging operations scheduled to begin this fall. During their visit, Shaheen and Gregg met with state and local officials, including the Director of New Hampshire Port
USACE staff visits dredge Merritt
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Public Affairs staff recently visited the Dredge Merritt while it was conducting operations on the Oregon Inlet. Dredging in this area has many benefits for Dare County fishermen, both economic and recreational. The significance of the Oregon Inl
J.E. McAmis wins Snohomish clamshell project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District recently awarded a new contract to J.E. McAmis for the Snohomish/Everett clamshell dredging works. The project calls for maintenance dredging of the Snohomish River Federal Navigation Channel in Everett, WA, via a mechanical clamshell dredge. During
Lake Orono dredging set for winter
Lake Orono Restoration and Enhancement (LORE) project is one step closer to start date, according to the City of Elk River, MN. The first step is a lake drawdown in preparation for dredging this winter. The city recently obtained all necessary permits from the government agencies to begin the LORE d
Petaluma River dredging about to begin
The Petaluma River dredging operations will begin on Friday, September 4, and will end no later than October 29, 2020, the City of Petaluma, CA, reports. Under the official plan, dredging will begin at Shollenberger and then work downstream (towards the Bay) to address some spots of shoaling along t
PHOTO: McAmis dredger at Port of Coos Bay
Port of Coos Bay, OR, has just released this amazing photo from their recent dredging project at the shoaled area off Point Adams. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracted with JE McAmis to conduct coastal dredging at ports throughout the coast. Following completion of their work to conduct annua
All set for Oceanside emergency dredging
The Oceanside emergency dredging project is scheduled to take place as planned, starting Tuesday, September 8, the City of Oceanside Harbor, CA, said in their latest announcement. The Army Corps of Engineers awarded the contract to Manson Construction and funding for the 180,000 cubic yards was appr
Two meetings on BBSEER feasibility study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District will host two public scoping meetings and the opening of the public scoping comment period for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Feasibility Study. Public scoping comments are due October 1, 2020. The U
‘First Stone’ for South Jetty Project
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, and the U.S. Coast Guard had a “First Stone” Event at J.E. McAmis’ Mouth of the Columbia River South Jetty Project yesterday. Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Herrera-Beutler, Congresswoman Bonamici, CAP
PPA signed for Surf City beachfill
The Town of Surf City, NC, has moved forward in the next step for the Coastal Storm Damage Mitigation Project by signing the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA). This outlines the roles and responsibilities for both the Federal and Non-Federal Partnership for the construction and subsequent maintena
Port of Palm Beach dredging project out for bids
The Port of Palm Beach dredging project is out for bids to a pre-approved group of contractors who operate hopper dredges in the Southeast United States. According to the port, the project was planned to straddle the FY2020/FY2021 budget years to allow a larger allocation of funds. The U.S. Army Cor