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Southwind Kicks Off Knapps Narrows Dredging
Crews began dredging Knapps Narrows near Tilghman Island this past weekend as part of maintenance dredging being overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District to ensure continued safe navigation along the federal channel. According to the Corps, the Knapps Narrows Federal Navigati
Four Bids Received for Nags Head Beach Renourishment
The Town of Nags Head reported last Friday that four bids have been received for the upcoming beach renourishment project. According to the town’s officials, the bids were submitted from Dutra Group, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD), Manson Construction Company, and Weeks Marine. “Based on t
Comment Sought on Kingsbury Bay–Grassy Point Project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through April 18 on an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the Kingsbury–Grassy Point Habitat Restoration Project. The Kingsbury Bay–Grassy Point project sites are located at the upper end of the Duluth-Superior Port
White Point Swash Works Underway
Work is underway on the beach to open the mouth of White Point Swash so that it can drain, reports the City of North Myrtle Beach. Recent storms and hurricanes closed the mouth of the swash, negatively impacting the associated marsh and also causing flooding of streets and yards. The work is being d
IADC Unveils Redesigned Terra et Aqua Magazine
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently published the newest edition of its Terra et Aqua magazine. For the 150th issue, Terra et Aqua proved once again that it is on board with the industry’s proactivity by revealing a newly redesigned publication. This issue dives into
Dutch Harbor Dredging Project Available for Comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for the Unalaska Channels, also known as Dutch Harbor. The proposed project and potential environmental impacts are described in the draft report, which is being submitted to elicit publi
Ventura County Application on the Table
Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) recently sent a letter to the Army Corps requesting for the Department permit for its routine operation and maintenance program. According to the Corps, an permit application has been received for the maintenance of VCWPD facilities (Covered Facil
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (March 12 – 18, 2018). CHEC Wins Chornomorsk Port Dredging Contract China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has been awarded two lots of the Chornomorsk sea port dredging project. EcoShape Releases the Koeh
Officials Call for Emergency Dredging of Moriches Bay
Congressman Lee Zeldin has once again called on the Army Corps to undertake an immediate emergency dredging of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway, Moriches Inlet, and Moriches Bay. Following his previous letter (February 17) to Colonel Thomas D. Asbery, Commander New York District, Congressman Ze
Sediment Removal Starts Next Week at Addicks Reservoir
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is about to begin construction works on the $13.3 million maintenance project that will remove accumulated sediment and make priority repairs in the Addicks Reservoir watershed. According to the county, the contractor, Lecon Inc., will begin construct
Kingwood, TX: Abbott Announces New Flood Prevention Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott visited Kingwood, Texas, yesterday where he took an aerial tour to survey damage along the San Jacinto River, and met with community leaders and elected officials to discuss Hurricane Harvey recovery and flood prevention efforts. During the meeting, the Governor announced new ac
Multi Cat Water Injection Dredger from Damen
Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a Water Injection Dredger (WID), courtesy of a plug & play system aboard a Damen Multi Cat. “Damen invented the Multi Cat as the ideal dredge support vessel – what I like to think of as floating work bench – for Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSD). This is a logical st