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Westernmost Part of Coastal Louisiana on Track to Drown, Study Says
Without major efforts to rebuild Louisiana’s wetlands, particularly in the westernmost part of the state, there is little chance that the coast will be able to withstand the accelerating rate of sea-level rise, according to the Connecticut and Tulane Universities’ new study. The study shows that the
VIDEO: Hagerstown Lake Dredging Update
The City of Hagerstown has just released a video update on their City Park Lower Lake dredging project, undertaken by Edwin A. and John O. Crandell Inc. In this video, the city engineer, Rodney Tissue, explains the dredging process, why it’s being done and difference it will make. Through this dredg
AAPA Highlights Importance of Investing in U.S. Seaports
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is concerned over the potential of significant declines for most federally funded, port-related programs in President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget, the association said in its latest release. “We’re apprehensive about the fiscal 2018 budget. Adequate
Ocean Isle Beach Gets Permit for Terminal Groin Plan
The Town of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, has received a federal permit to build a 750-foot terminal groin, the town said in its latest announcement. The project will consist of the construction of a 750 linear feet terminal groin structure, which includes a 300 linear foot anchorage system. The
VIDEO: Pumping New Sand onto Ocean View Beaches
The Willoughby Spit and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project is now in full swing and after just two weeks of work, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers placed 216,510 of sand onto the Ocean View beaches, the City of Norfolk said in its latest project update. The project area consists of 7.3 miles of s
Manson Wins $8.9 Million Galveston Dredging Contract
Manson Construction Company of Seattle, Washington, has won an $8.9 million contract for a maintenance dredging project in Galveston, Texas. According to the U.S. Department of Defense’s announcement, Manson will perform hopper dredging in the Galveston Inner and Outer Bar, Entrance and Houston Ship
USACE to Release West Coast Hopper Dredging 2017 Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is ready to issue an Invitation for Bids for West Coast Hopper Dredging 2017. According to the Corps, the project will include hopper dredging work at four locations: Humboldt Bay Bar and Entrance, California; Coos Bay, Oregon; Mouth of the Columb
Additional Funding Announced for Florida Muck Dredging
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has awarded Brevard County an additional $21.5 million legislative appropriation grant for Phase II of the Brevard County Muck Dredging project. This latest funding builds on the previous $20 million awarded in the past two years for muck rem
Port of Puerto Plata Dredging Wrapped Up
The executive director of the Dominican Port Authority, Victor Gomez Casanova, has announced that dredging work on the Port of Puerto Plata is now successfully completed. According to the Dominican Today, this cleanup project also included dredging operations on the San Marcos River and other tribut
Savannah Harbor Expansion Project Update March 2017
The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) gained more traction in March, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. SHEP will deepen the Savannah Harbor federal shipping channel from a depth of -42 feet to -47 feet, producing substantial economic benefits for the nation by
Senator Portman, Colonel Czekanski Discuss Cleveland Port Dredging
U.S. Senator Rob Portman, who serves as co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, yesterday met with the USACE Lieutenant Colonel Adam Czekanski, 73rd commander of the Buffalo District, to discuss continued efforts to dredge the Port of Cleveland. “We’ve made good progress in our efforts to pro
Grays Harbor Maintenance Dredging Set for Next Month
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, will begin annual Grays Harbor maintenance dredging in the Outer Harbor on April 1, utilizing their hopper dredger vessel Yaquina. Working around-the-clock through April 16, the Yaquina will dredge the Grays Harbor Entrance, Point Chehalis and Sout