Buckroe Beach was hit hard in the nor’easter of November, 2009, which blew away large amounts of sand. But that’s a distant memory now… By David Macaulay (dailypress) [mappress] Source: dailypress, July 19, 2011;
Congressman John Tierney opposed the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill when it came to the House Floor this afternoon for a vote. Earlier this week, Congressman Tierney offered an amendment to the bill that would have restored cuts to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers budget. These cuts would nega
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials say the sand on West Ship Island will be replenished starting about Aug. 1… (sunherald) [mappress] Source: sunherald, July 19, 2011;
The Port of Tacoma urgently needs to attract new business lest its finances turn from profits to losses by 2014. That’s the message the Port… BY JOHN GILLIE (thenewstribune) [mappress] Source: thenewstribune, July 19, 2011;
Despite concerns about leaks, the Environmental Protection Agency and property owners in Portland Harbor continue to pursue building … More info: oregonlive By Scott Learn [mappress] Source: oregonlive, July 19, 2011;
U.S. Congressman Chip Cravaack released the following statement about an amendment he offered earlier this week to H.R. 2354, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act for FY 2012: “On Thursday, the House was considering amendments to the Energy and Water Appropriations Act. I offered an amendment to
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will host a one-day “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” course on Aug. 17… (effinghamherald) [mappress] Source: effinghamherald, July 19, 2011;
Piedroba Marine Construction (PMC) today announced it has successfully completed the first year of teaching the Dredging Fundamental Course to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Luis Prieto-Portar, PhD, PE, PMC’s Principal and Chief Executive Officer and Pablo Prieto y Munoz, PhD, PE, PMC’s Executive
Seeking assistance and fearing the US Coast Guard could remove navigational markers from the New Topsail Inlet, Topsail Beach officials have… By Ken Clarke (topsailvoice) [mappress] Source: topsailvoice, July 19, 2011;
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) say they have approved a €60-million loan for the construction of a new … (ports) [mappress] Source: ports, July 19, 2011;
Tourism Development Council members approved a plan that said the county should explore creating a tourism development plan that would build… More info: sarasota By William Mansell [mappress] Source: sarasota, July 19, 2011;
Port Otago is calling for the six organisations that have appealed its next generation project to the Environment Court to “front up” with… By Rebecca Fox (odt) [mappress] Source: odt, July 19, 2011;
The Columbia Association Board of Directors Thursday, July 14 approved spending up to $10,000 for a design team headed by long-time Columbia… More info: baltimoresun By Lindsey McPherson [mappress] Source: baltimoresun, July 19, 2011;
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has stopped the dredging of Likoni channel, accusing the contractor of breaching terms… By Benard Sanga (businessdailyafrica) [mappress] Source: businessdailyafrica, July 19, 2011;
