Coastal Erosion
Dauphin Island Restoration project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District has partnered with Mobile County to enhance coastal resilience and habitats using dredged sediments. This collaboration highlights the District’s commitment to sustainable dredged material management practices that benefit the environment and the com
Coastal protection works move ahead at Milford on Sea
The New Forest District Council is improving protection along the coastline at Milford on Sea. Rocks are being placed in front of the seawall, groynes are being repaired, and shingle is being added to increase beach levels. The first stage of works includes the installation of 1,100 tonnes of rock,
Lady Robinson Beach getting new sand
Important works are taking place on Crown Land along Lady Robinson Beach in Sydney, with one project affecting Kyeemagh and Brighton Le Sands and a second concurrent project affecting Ramsgate and Dolls Point. Storm events and tidal inundation is causing significant erosion of the area, which would
CPRA VIDEO: Northwest Little Lake marsh creation
Storms pose one of the greatest threats to Louisiana’s wetlands. In August 2021, Hurricane Ida struck the coast with tremendous force, devastating everything in its path, including the marshes of Little Lake. This area lost over 90% of its vegetative cover, severely damaging this fragile ecosystem.
Bayou Terre Aux Boeufs ridge restoration VIDEO
Louisiana CPRA has released a very interesting video about the Bayou Terre Aux Boeufs ridge restoration work. The Bayou Terre Aux Boeufs ridge restoration is a partnerships between St. Bernard Parish and CPRA. This project is a phased approach to strategic armoring of the Bayou Terre Aux Boeufs Ridg
ASBPA presents 2024 Best Restored Shores Awards
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) has announced the winners of the 2024 Best Restored Shores Awards. ASBPA established its Best Restored Shores awards program to recognize and encourage more effective coastal risk management that restores natural infrastructure to address
Dredging trial to recycle sand at West Beach
Works to replenish West Beach with more sand will continue from Monday (July 29) in line with the recommendations of the independent Adelaide Beach Management Review. The beach will be boosted with 200,000 cubic meters of sand over the next 12 months following the review’s findings, which were annou
2D effects on dune erosion at Maasvlakte 2
In its latest edition of the Terra et Aqua magazine, International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) explored in detail the topic of Dune Erosion. The article presented a comparison of field observations and model results of the response of the Maasvlakte 2 curved sandy sea defence to storm a
VIDEO: Construction starts at Buffalo Outer Harbor
Construction has begun at the Buffalo Outer Harbor, the USACE Buffalo District said. At Wilkeson Pointe, work has started in the old commercial shipping slip to build a stone wall ahead of clean, dredged material being placed in the slip. During this time, the slip remains closed to all boating acti
Port Stephens Council endorses draft Coastal Management Program
Earlier this week, Port Stephens Council unanimously endorsed the draft Coastal Management Program taking Port Stephens a step closer to further protecting its greatest coastal assets. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that the endorsement was a major milestone to reach. “This endorsement marks a significant s
Cromer Coastal Management Scheme moves ahead
The first delivery of rocks is underway as part of the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme, North Norfolk District Council said. The first barge arrived from Scotland to start the second stage of the scheme, which will put sea defences in place on the west side of the pier – a 300m “armour revetment” c
USACE breaks ground on the Kenai River project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers yesterday celebrated the groundbreaking for the Kenai River Bluffs Erosion Project. This critical infrastructure is designed to shield the lower portion of the bluff from storm damage and prevent erosion along the newly protected shoreline. “During the 2024 construct
Grand Isle dune restoration moves ahead
In Grand Isle, dune restoration is progressing with clay core sections being installed along a 4-mile stretch along the western half of the gulf coastline, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, said. This area experienced significant damage as a result of Hurricane Ida. When the cl
Additional sand to preserve Adelaide beaches
Adelaide beaches will be replenished with additional sand this autumn as part of the ongoing beach management program to combat erosion and provide sandy beaches for community enjoyment. Starting from Monday 18 March, 50,000 cubic meters of quarry sand will be delivered to West Beach, via the Adelai