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Weeks Marine Wins Palm Beach Dredging Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has awarded a maintenance dredging contract for the Palm Beach Harbor. According to the FedBizOpps, the $5.5 million dredging contract was awarded to Weeks Marine Inc., of Covington, Louisiana. The project calls for maintenance dredging of the
Winona Dredging Starts Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has just announced that they will be dredging the Winona Small Boat Harbor next week, September 12. The small boat harbor, located at Upper Mississippi River mile 726.1, is the non-federal sponsor for the project and has provided a suitable placem
USACE Emergency Permitting Procedures Enacted
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announced yesterday that it has authority to issue alternative/emergency permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from Hurricane Irma and recent heavy rains in south Florida. According to the Corps, these alternate procedures
Southold Town Joins New York State’s Lawsuit Against EPA
Southold Town has joined the New York State’s lawsuit to block the dumping of dredge spoils in the Long Island Sound. Last month, New York State sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a plan to allow dumping up to 53 million cubic yards of dredge material in eastern LI Sound. “In the mid
Contract Award for Savannah Harbor Project Postponed
A contract award for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project will be postponed approximately one year because of a delay in acquiring required permits from the South Carolina Savannah River Maritime Commission and the Department of Health and Environmental Control. In response to the permitting delay,
GLDD Wins Egg Harbor Coastal Protection Contract
The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company from Oak Brook, Illinois, has won an $11.5 million contract for Egg Harbor flood control and coastal emergencies repair work, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said in their latest announcement. Bids were solicited via the Internet with two received, accord
Environmental Assessment Available for Spring Creek Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, announces the availability of the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report/Environmental Assessment for the Spring Creek Park, New York Ecosystem Restoration Study and the opening of the 30-day public comment period on the report. The public comment pe
USACE: Open House on Mobile Harbor Improvements
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, invites the public to participate in an open house for the proposed improvement of the Mobile Harbor Federal Navigation Channel, September 14. “The open house will be held at the Bayou La Batre Community & Senior Center, 12745 Padgett Switch Road, I
Pelican Bay Marina Dredging Project Completed
The Pelican Bay Marina dredging project has been completed, according to the Utah Lake Commission. The commission yesterday announced that the Saratoga Springs City Marina is now open. Last year’s 26-year low water at Utah Lake left the City Marina high and dry, as well as the most other marinas in
USACE Detroit Hosts Two Coastal Forums
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will host informational outreach events featuring discussions about coastal processes, erosion and the Corps’ Regulatory Program. These events, facilitated by the Corps staff, will discuss: effects of lake levels on coastal erosion, other things af
Oyster Pond Dredging Project on the Table
The Pohogonot Trust, of Wayland, Mass., is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to excavate a channel from Oyster Pond in Edgartown, Mass., to the Atlantic Ocean. The excavated channel is proposed to measure 6 feet to 10 feet wide and up to 200 feet long. Acc
Spotlight on National Marine Dredging Company’s SHIP
IADC, the International Association of Dredging, has just released the 11th Safety Award 2017 nominee: National Marine Dredging Company’s SHIP “Supervisor Health and Safety Performance Improvement Program”. To promote the “safety first” mentality among all of its employees, management of National Ma