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Richmond, Scalise: Securing Funding for Louisiana Coastal Restoration
Louisiana Congressmen Cedric Richmond and Steve Scalise issued the following statement on June 19 about the passage of their amendments securing funding for Louisiana coastal restoration projects: “Today’s success in the House with the passage of key coastal restoration amendments signals success an
USACE VIDEO: Jekyll Creek Thin Layer Placement Pilot Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, with expertise and resources from Cottrell Contracting of Chesapeake, Va., recently completed the first portion of a dredging pilot project in the Jekyll Creek/St. Simons Sound area. The pilot project seeks to find environmentally viable, cost-eff
Metedeconk River Dredging Underway
The next round of dredging operations in the Metedeconk River is now underway, according to the Brick Township officials. The project, which began late last year, is part of a $16 million scheme to continue returning channels in Barnegat Bay to a state of good repair. The first few days will consist
More Time to Comment on Chicago Area Waterway System DMMP
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, is extending the public comment period once again for the draft Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and integrated Environmental Impact Statement. The original 45-day comment period was scheduled to run from
Virginia Beach Work Kicks Off
The Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project, a joint effort by the city of Virginia Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Norfolk District, is slated to begin this week. According to USACE, the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD) crews will work in roughly 1,000-feet
USACE, Ramsey County Partner on Pigs Eye Lake Scheme
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has inked a project partnership agreement with the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners earlier this month to build seven islands in St. Paul’s Pigs Eye Lake for the benefit of the natural environment. Pigs Eye Lake is located east of downtown St.
Syracuse Inner Harbor Dredging Complete
The New York State Canal Corporation yesterday announced that recreational vessels can now travel through and dock in the Syracuse Inner Harbor, following a $10.3 million dredging project. The dredging has created a 7.5-foot depth in the Inner Harbor, which is part of the state Canal System. “The dr
USACE, CPRA to Host Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project Events
The Army Corps’ New Orleans District and the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host a series of public meetings to discuss the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project. According to the organizers, meetings will begin with a 30-minute open house, followed by a 30-minute f
Nags Head Beach Nourishment Operations Temporarily Halted
The Town of Nags Head, North Carolina, has released new info about their beach nourishment project. Last evening, Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the town announced that the sand pumping operations have ceased temporarily as the Dredge Liberty Island needs to sail to Norfolk for re-fueling. At this time, th
J.E. McAmis Bags Oregon/Washington Dredging Contract
The Army Corps’ Portland District has awarded J.E. McAmis a contract for maintenance dredging works along the Oregon and Washington coasts. According to J.E. McAmis, the contract includes dredging of the Port Orford, Charleston Harbor, Winchester Bay, Baker Bay, Skipanon River and Astoria Turning Ba
Step Closer for Brownsville Ship Channel Deepening
The Port of Brownsville, Texas, is closer to deepening the Brownsville Ship Channel after receiving a key permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on June 6 to advance the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project (BIH) to its construction phase. This permit is the latest milestone in the
Englewood Beach Renourishment Set for This Fall
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce has just released the latest update on their upcoming beach renourishment project, saying that the dredge equipment will be staged on/around the beach immediately following the end of Turtle Season (October 31st). Work on the beach will not commence until th