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VIDEO: Mispillion Restoration Moves Ahead
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has just released the latest video update from Mispillion Harbor Restoration Project. This new video offers a look at ongoing beach restoration work to restore and protect vital wildlife habitat along the shoreline at Mispill
Avalon’s North End Beach Fill Works Complete Ahead of Schedule
The 2017 Avalon beach fill project will finish ahead of schedule and be completed in advance of Memorial Day weekend. According to Avalon Borough, nearly one million cubic yards of sand has been placed on the north Avalon beachfront in advance of Memorial Day weekend, and hurricane season which begi
Sand Key Owners Urged to Provide Easements for Beach Nourishment
Time is running out for property owners to provide easements in the affected areas of the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project Sand Key Segment. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, owners in the affected areas and individual parcels have until June 2 to provide
New Cutter Suction Dredger for Manson
Manson Construction Co. has announced the completion of its 30-inch ABS cutter suction dredger ROBERT M WHITE. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard LLC in Morgan City, Louisiana, with design and dredge components from IHC America Inc., the dredger was successfully launched on April 24, 2017. “We have hig
Improvements Proposed for Sand and Warm Creeks
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, has received an application for a permit for the Sand and Warm Creeks Confluence Improvements Project. According to the Corps, the applicant, San Bernardino County Dept of Public Works proposes to convert approximately 2692 linear feet of the S
Protecting the Lake Huron Shoreline
Coastal engineer Fiona Duckett of W. F. Baird and Associates Coastal Engineers gave a presentation to the Board of Directors of Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) about shoreline protection at the board’s meeting on May 18, 2017. Duckett spoke to the board on shore protection structures,
Glebe Harbor Shoreline Project up for Bids
The Westmoreland County (VA) recently released a bid for the Glebe Harbor Shoreline Stabilization & Beach Nourishment project. According to the announcement, sealed bids are invited for the replenishment of the Glebe Harbor Beach located in Glebe Harbor, Montross, Virginia. The best bidder will be r
Norfolk City Nourishment Project Comes to End
Crews are finishing up work along the Willoughby and Vicinity Storm Damage Reduction Project, reports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District. The result of the project leaves Norfolk with a beach that is higher and 60 feet wider improving coastal storm protection and providing more recre
Oceanside Harbor Dredging in Full Swing
Dredging in Oceanside Harbor federal entrance channel continues as Manson Construction Company, the project contractor, keeps on with the annual effort to maintain safe navigation in the port. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the contractor has so far removed about 187,000 cubic yards
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 15-21, 2017). Galveston Beach Nourishment Project Complete Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Galveston Park Board, City of Galveston officials and parts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency last w
Dredging Part of Colorado Lagoon Restoration Project
The City of Long Beach (CA) announced few days ago that ribbon cutting celebration planned for the Colorado Lagoon Restoration Project will take place at 9:30 am, on Saturday, May 20. “We’ve made major strides improving the Colorado Lagoon over the past few years and these latest enhancements will h
Galveston Beach Nourishment Project Complete
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, Galveston Park Board, City of Galveston officials and parts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency yesterday celebrated the completion of the largest beach nourishment project in TX history. Ribbon cutting ceremony for the $19.5 million Galveston nourishme