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Dredging Ahead: Army Corps Proposes to Reissue Nationwide Permits

United States

The federal government is continuing to implement President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy mandate to promote domestic energy and infrastructure projects. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published its proposal to reissue and modify 56 of its 57 existing nationwide permits (“NWPs”) and introduce a new NWP. These permits, issued under Section 404 of the… Read More

USACE, N. Texas water improvement district partner to maintain Kemp Dam

TX, United States

Engineering technicians from the Tulsa District Infrastructure Branch performed periodic inspections and maintenance at Kemp Dam near Seymour, Texas, June 2-10. “As a part of our regular maintenance, every five years, the tech crew will come out, they’ll do our regular cleanings to make sure the instruments are operating as effective,” said Charles McDaniel, engineer,… Read More

Black sludge from dredging project raises beach safety concerns in Ponce Inlet

FL, United States

People in Ponce Inlet are concerned that a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project meant to help with erosion could be causing other problems on the beaches. The pipes that line the beach are pumping out black sludge that’s left residue on the sand and an odor in the air. “I want some testing…. Read More

USACE plans maintenance dredging for New York’s East Rockaway Inlet

NY, United States

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, is planning a maintenance dredging project for East Rockaway Inlet, New York. The contract, valued at between $10 million and $15 million, is expected to be awarded in July 2025. The project will involve removing approximately 450,000 cubic yards (344,049 cubic metres) of sand from… Read More

Corps of Engineers, City of Vermilion, & Erie Metroparks Celebrate Completion of West Pier Repair and Start of East Pier Repair

OH, United States

VERMILION, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, City of Vermilion, and Erie Metroparks celebrated the completion of construction on a multi-year repair of Vermilion Harbor’s West Pier and start of the final phase of repairs of its East Pier. The combined $23 million investment in these projects is critical to safe… Read More

USACE celebrates 250 years with Vicksburg event

MS, United States

VICKSBURG, Miss.— With the Mississippi River as its backdrop and a rich engineering legacy at its core, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees joined community leaders, stakeholders, and local, state and federal partners in downtown Vicksburg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Corps on June 18. Hosted collaboratively by the U.S. Army Engineer Research… Read More

Army Corps of Engineers highlights progress on flood protection projects

LA, United States

Louisiana officials are moving forward on several major flood protection projects as the state prepares for hurricane season and addresses long-term flood risks. Col. Cullen Jones is the commander and district engineer of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He told lawmakers that home elevation work is ramping up across southwest Louisiana. “We’ve just… Read More

Volusia County OKs $25.8M for New Smyrna Beach coastal restoration plan

FL, United States

Project to begin later this year VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A new beach project in Volusia County will use half a million cubic yards of sand to try to restore the coastline in the New Smyrna Beach area. The Volusia County Council this week approved a $25.8 million project to place sand along the beach from… Read More

Guandique becomes 69th commander of Nashville District

TN, United States

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More

Study to mitigate flood risks in Southeast Michigan receives $1.2 million

MI, United States

DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will receive an additional $1.2 million to continue studying flooding risks in Southeast Michigan, under the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan. The Corps of Engineers and sponsor Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) are partnered on the Southeast Michigan Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study to investigate… Read More

Long-awaited San Elijo Lagoon dredging set to begin

CA, United States

Dredging of the San Elijo Lagoon inlet is expected to be underway within a few days now that equipment is in place for the project, the nonprofit Nature Collective announced June 17. The $2.7 million project had faced delays over the past few months, in addition to concerns of declining water quality affecting fish in… Read More

Crescent Beach Preserve forest work on Orcas Island to begin in July

WA, United States

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is advancing plans for a forest thinning and fuels reduction project on Crescent Beach Preserve. The effort is a collaboration between the Land Bank and Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk across 32 acres. In June, the year-long project reached… Read More

BREAKING NEWS: USACE Names its Newest Hopper Dredge being Built at Eastern Shipyard

PA, United States

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and Marine Design Center shared an update regarding the ongoing construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND. USACE announced the new dredge will be named the DONNELLY after the late Ray Donnelly who retired as Chief of Resource Management for the USACE Philadelphia… Read More

Weeks Marine Wins $125 million of $130.7 million Pinellas County, Fl. Beach Renourishment Project

FL, United States

After waiting until the last minute for the federal government to provide some relief, Pinellas County has dedicated $130.7 million to repair critically eroded beaches. County commissioners somberly approved the massive appropriation Tuesday. Local legislators were unable to effectuate changes to stringent federal easement requirements, despite previous optimism. The commission subsequently awarded $125.7 million to Weeks… Read More

Oak Island, NC City Council Awards $40 million in Sand Contracts to Corp & Weeks Marine

NC, United States

Oak Island Town Council awarded $40 million worth of beach nourishment contracts at its June 10 meeting. After failing to secure any sand in 2024 due to inflated dredging prices, council emptied its beach nourishment fund in a pair of motions involving the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and an offshore site. Council purchased an… Read More

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