Author Archives for Lisa Parker

Wrightsville Beach renourishment project uncovers hundreds of thousands of tires in the ocean

August 15, 2022 7:53 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Wrightsville Beach renourishment project uncovers hundreds of thousands of tires in the ocean

The shrinking shoreline at Wrightsville Beach is in desperate need of sand. “We can’t get our ocean rescue vehicles from... Read More

Beach nourishment in Buxton aimed to be completed by the end of August, per Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.

August 15, 2022 7:46 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Beach nourishment in Buxton aimed to be completed by the end of August, per Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has announced that the company has made significant progress since the dredge Ellis Island joined the... Read More

Two Generations and $70 Million Later, Muskegon Lake Is Restored

August 15, 2022 7:42 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Two Generations and $70 Million Later, Muskegon Lake Is Restored

In West Michigan, Muskegon Lake will soon be removed from the list of Great Lakes Areas of Concern. The completion... Read More

Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act gains U.S. Senate approval, heads to U.S. House

August 15, 2022 7:38 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act gains U.S. Senate approval, heads to U.S. House

The Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act, which extends federal funding for beach renourishment projects and other protective resources, passed the U.S.... Read More

USACE Vicksburg District announces Lake Greeson shoreline volunteer clean-up

August 15, 2022 7:34 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on USACE Vicksburg District announces Lake Greeson shoreline volunteer clean-up

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces a shoreline volunteer clean-up at Lake Greeson from 8 a.m.-2... Read More

Corps to host public information meeting for the Philpott Lake, Virginia Water Supply Reallocation Feasibility Study

August 15, 2022 7:31 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Corps to host public information meeting for the Philpott Lake, Virginia Water Supply Reallocation Feasibility Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is hosting a public information meeting to discuss the Philpott Lake, Virginia Water... Read More

Yes, Beach Cleanups Still Play an Important Role in Ocean Restoration

August 15, 2022 7:29 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Yes, Beach Cleanups Still Play an Important Role in Ocean Restoration

The overall puzzle of ocean restoration is complex; but to Dow, it is clear that organized cleanups are one of... Read More

Detyens wins $16.4 million MSC contract

August 15, 2022 7:27 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Detyens wins $16.4 million MSC contract

Detyens Shipyards Inc., North Charleston, S.C., has been awarded a $16,485,523 firm-fixed-price contract for a 70-calendar day shipyard availability for... Read More

Indy North flood gate team awarded USACE Innovation of the Year Award

August 15, 2022 7:25 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on Indy North flood gate team awarded USACE Innovation of the Year Award

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon recently announced the... Read More

GAO denies bid protest of Bollinger MCM UV award

August 15, 2022 7:22 pm Published by Lisa Parker Comments Off on GAO denies bid protest of Bollinger MCM UV award

Bollinger Shipyards had a significant contract win back in April when it was awarded a $13,725,953 Navy contract for the... Read More