Emergency erosion repairs began at Wamberal Beach on Tuesday, July 1, ahead of a predicted major storm system set to hit this week. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Coastal Hazard Warning, forecasting damaging surf conditions from Tuesday evening. In response, machinery was brought onto Wamberal Beach to carry out urgent coastal protection works. The… Read More
Province says there’s no evidence of garbage beyond what typically washes up on shore Some Tignish residents are still unhappy about how materials dredged from a local harbour were dumped onto Myrick Shore Beach this past March. Back when it was first deposited, Tignish resident Jamie Perry thought the sludge could contain metals and motor oils…. Read More
SEATTLE — As the maritime industry in Seattle continues to expand, so does the demand for skilled workers. The Golden Bear vessel, docked at Seattle’s Pier 90, serves as a training ground for future maritime professionals. “We train future merchant mariners,” said Captain Samar Bannister, director of marine programs at Cal Maritime. The program targets high school… Read More
A once-struggling stormwater pond in the heart of Warkworth has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming not just a better water manager, but a small powerhouse for environmental restoration and carbon reduction. The Alnwick Stormwater Pond, built in 2007 to protect local streams and filter water flowing into Mahurangi Harbour, had become clogged with sediment and… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – The following information has been provided by the Mobile Bay Estuary. The purpose of the Fowl River Spits Restoration Project is to develop a holistic, nature-based engineering approach to: Stabilizing priority coastal spits and shorelines Restoring and enhancing habitat Providing long-term sustainability of ecosystem services Supporting estuarine living resources and the Fowl… Read More