Americas
USACE Proposes Provincetown Long Point Dike Modification
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is completing a study to consider modifications to Long Point Dike in Provincetown, Mass., to improve the habitat quality of estuarine resources in West End Marsh. The non-Federal project partner for the study and project implementation is the
Solana Beach Sand Replenishment Bill Passes U.S. House
The House of Representatives recently approved comprehensive water resources infrastructure legislation that addresses the needs of America’s harbors, locks, dams, flood protection and other water resources infrastructure. The House passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN)
Ohio Dredgers Break Record in 2016
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently finished the 2016 dredging season, having removed more than 1 million cubic yards of dredge material from state park lakes and other state properties. The 1 million cubic yards of sediment is the most that has ever been removed in the history
$400M for Navigation Improvements in Mississippi
Federal flood control projects and navigation improvements in Mississippi will be funded by the State, according to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. Senator Cochran yesterday reported that more than $400 million in disaster relief has been approved by Congress to address flood damage that occurred in the
Manson Secures Matagorda Channel Dredging Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has awarded a $1.2 million Rapid Response contract to Manson Construction for the dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel, Texas. According to the Corps, the contractor is required to remove approximately 186,000 cubic yards of dredged material fr
USACE Delegation Tours Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore
At the request of Mr. Graham McAllister, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District’s Navigational Branch Chief, Ellicott Dredges recently hosted a facility tour and brief presentation of their various capabilities. The tour included a walk-through of the Engineering Department and overview
Major Step Forward for Staten Island Seawall Project
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Congressman Dan Donovan, NY Mayor Bill de Blasio and Staten Island elected representatives have announced that the planned line of protection for Staten Island’s east shore cleared a major hurdle on the path toward construction. In October, the lawmakers urged the As
Changing Restoration Costs in the Gulf
Coast Builders Coalition in conjunction with Restore the Mississippi River Delta has released a new analysis prepared by the Water Institute of the Gulf that outlines opportunities for the state of Louisiana to achieve substantial cost savings as it advances its 50-year, $50-billion Coastal Master P
USGS, USACE and ASBPA: Protecting Coastal Communities
The U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association are working together to advance coastal dune science and management through workshops and research investments. They have funded projects at Oregon State University, University of North
San Clemente Sand Replenishment Wrapped Up
The City of San Clemente recently wrapped up the North Beach Opportunistic Sand Replenishment project, bringing in more than 12,000 cubic yards of new sand into the area. In order to cover the exposed cobblestones and other impediments to the local coastal area, the sand from the lower Santa Ana Riv
CPCCA Project Officially Underway
The Coastal Protection for Climate Change Adaptation in the Small Island States in the Caribbean (CPCCA) Project, has been officially launched in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on 12th December. According to the government officials, the CPCCA Project will focus on protecting the valuable coastal re
USACE Closes Dismal Swamp Canal Indefinitely
Officials at the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, have announced that the Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed indefinitely. The canal, which was closed due to extensive damage from Hurricane Matthew in October, requires dredging, debris and tree removal, and an investigation into report