The Broward County Segment II Shore Protection Project is making headway, USACE said in their latest project update. As of Thursday, December 2, the crews had placed approximately 87,000 cubic yards of beach-quality sand in the section of beach running north from Anglin’s Pier. The team is progressi
AD Ports Group has just announced that they are about to complete an extensive expansion project at Mugharraq Port, a strategic harbour located 240 km from Abu Dhabi City. The announced infrastructure improvements include the extension of the quay wall up to 480 metres with additional berths, deepen
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund has approved six restoration projects and two amended projects for Mississippi for a total of $26.8 million. The projects will be administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). “These proj
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has executed an agreement with Dare County, granting the county access to up to 6.6 million cubic yards of sand from the Outer Continental Shelf to restore 11.6 miles of beaches. The project, slated for 2022, is part of Dare County’s long-term shoreline m
The Louisiana CPRA yesterday announced the start of dredging activities on the Cameron Meadows Marsh Creation and Terracing Project in Cameron Parish. Using 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment pumped from the Gulf of Mexico, the area will see the addition of 308 acres of marsh. The restoration proje
Lakeside Chautauqua, located in Lakeside, Ohio, yesterday released this very interesting video named ‘Lakeside Western Shoreline Preservation’. In the video, Matt Kovach, restoration ecologist at GEI Consultants, presents possible processes and design considerations to address erosion along Lakeside
The City of Edmonton, Alberta, has just announced that the William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation Project is currently in the design development phase. The goals established during engagement sessions are now being turned into physical drawings to include the details and specifications required for co
New York State DEC Commissioner, Basil Seggos, has announced the completion of the restoration of the North Sandy Pond barrier bar. The $600,000 project – awarded to the town of Sandy Creek, Oswego County – was part of the State’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The North Sand
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Maldives have signed an agreement for the M. Kolhufushi Shore Protection Project. MTCC CEO, Shahid Hussain Moosa, signed the contract on behalf of the company and Ms. Zeeniya Hameed
Manson Construction from Seattle, Washington, has won a $16.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging in Saint Marys, Georgia. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. An estimated completion date for the project is May 7,
Ten Casco Bay coastal communities will be working together to prepare for the environmental, social and economic impacts of flooding caused by the climate crisis. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) $250,000 for the regional initi
The Environment Agency is progressing plans to deliver a permanent flood protection scheme for the historical Worcestershire village of Severn Stoke. The £1.8 million flood mitigation embankment scheme will provide protection from the devastating impact of flooding to homes and businesses including
New Jersey Congressman Van Drew has announced his “Stronger Shores” policy campaign, which will be an ongoing coordinated effort with USACE and the U.S. Coast Guard. Major initiatives of this campaign are to dredge waterways, replenish beaches, protect our coastal communities and environment, and en
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) this week released its environmental assessment of a project to remove decades-old legacy pollution from the Munger Landing area. The project is part of larger St. Louis River Area of Concern effort that is addressing contamination at several sites in th
