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Bonita Springs: ROHR-IDRECO Commissions New Dredger
ROHR-IDRECO Dredge Systems successfully completed the commissioning of a new dredger for their client in Bonita Springs, Florida, earlier this week. The dredger is equipped with an IDP 450 pump powered by a 750 kW energy efficient permanent magnet underwater motor. Max. suction depth is 30 meters, s
Senator Cassidy Announces $24.8M for Coastal Restoration
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has announced $24.8 million in grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana for three projects to create and nourish marsh habitat, build terraces and restore ridge habitat along Louisi
USACE, Louisville MSD Join Forces in Beargrass Creek Ecosystem Restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Louisville District and local project sponsor, Louisville MSD, hosted a press conference yesterday to announce their partnership to complete the Three Forks of Beargrass Creek Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study. “This is a monumental day and a monumental moment
Boost for Grand Traverse Harbor Stamp Sands Removal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided $3.7 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funds to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the removal of stamp sands in Grand Traverse Harbor near the Town of Gay, Michigan. Dredging is underway and expected to continu
Moorhead, Clay County form Joint Powers Authority
The City of Moorhead and Clay County, MN, have formed a Joint Powers Authority (MCCJPA) to reaffirm their support and involvement in the implementation of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project. The MCCJPA had its first meeting on August 14 at the Clay County Courthouse. “The MCCJPA’s primary obj
Contrecoeur Port Expansion Deal Inked
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has just introduced their plan to work with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) to advance the project development of a new container terminal in Contrecoeur, where the port plans to expand its activities. The Memorandum of Understanding confirms that CIB and MPA w
Port Aransas Terminal Plan on Display, Dredging Included
Axis Midstream Holdings, LLC is proposing the construction of crude oil export facilities from Taft, San Patricio County, to Harbor Island with associated infrastructure and pipelines in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in Port Aransas, Nueces County, Texas. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engine
Port Houston at USACE’s Summer Stakeholder Partnering Forum
Port Houston attended the Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Summer Stakeholder Partnering Forum with local industry members and Corps representatives at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus earlier this week. During the event, Executive Director of Port of Houston Authority, Roger G
Murrieta Creek Flood Control Plan on the Table
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed a Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment/ Environmental Impact Report (SEA/EIR) for the Murrieta Creek Flood Control, Environmental Restoration and Recreation Project associated with the Operation and Maintenance of Phase I and Phase IIA of the pro
Mississippi River Commission Schedules Annual Inspection Trip
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, August 19-23, 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, reports. Four public meetings have been scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the r
USACE Tests Mini Robotic Submersible Dredge VIDEO
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting large scale field testing of the Mini Robotic Submersible Dredge (MRSD) in Virginia. The Subdredge is designed and manufactured by EDDY Pump Corporation. This is the latest dredge being added to the U.S. Military’s tool chest, said USACE. Next stop will
Surveying Lake Ontario Harbors
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo District employees from the Planning Management team have been out in the field this summer surveying marina owners and operators from 6 harbors in Lake Ontario between Wilson Harbor, Wilson, NY and Little Sodus Bay Harbor, Fair Haven, NY. The purpose of the sur