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Rivers in the United States have been dammed for centuries, which has interrupted the flow of species — from salmon in the Pacific Northwest to shad in the Mid-Atlantic. Keeping those waterways free flowing and restoring their ecosystems improves the health and sustainability of the rivers. The Delaware environmental group Brandywine Shad 2020 hopes to… Read More
During a regular meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors approved a contract worth nearly $648,000 for work to help repair and prevent erosion in Nix Creek. TEXARKANA, Ark. — During a regular meeting Monday, the city Board of Directors approved a contract worth nearly $648,000 for work to help repair and prevent erosion in… Read More
As currently configured, East Ascension Drainage District awarded “the largest project this body has approved” on Monday when a $3,299,285 bid for New River Channel Improvements was accepted by a unanimous vote. One of two, Bridging the Gap Solutions’ bid came in $1.5 million lower than Boone Services’ offering to dredge 2.2 miles of New River in furtherance… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 22, 2021– Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) a leading specialty construction company, today announced six contract awards in its key markets for its Concrete segment totaling approximately $26 million. The Company was recently awarded two contracts in the Houston, Texas, area including an $8 million contract for the construction of a building… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 22, 2021– Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”) a leading specialty construction company, today announced contract awards totaling approximately $35 million. The Company’s Marine segment has been awarded four contracts valued at a combined $35 million to perform marine and infrastructure construction work in the gulf coast, as well as in… Read More
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $107 Million Living Breakwaters Project Off-shore of Staten Island Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of in-water construction of the Living Breakwaters, a $107 million effort that will provide physical, social, and ecological resiliency for the South Shore of Staten Island. The 2,400 linear feet of breakwaters, consisting of… Read More
CARTERET – The borough has taken another step forward with plans for a ferry terminal, following the recent approval of a long-awaited state Department of Environmental Protection watershed dredging permit. “This is one of the final steps and approvals Carteret needs to construct the ferry terminal our community has desired and fought for,” Mayor Dan… Read More
CHICAGO (CBS) — A major protect is now under way in the Calumet Region of the Southeast Side. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was present for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off a project that will restore more than 100 acres of wetlands by connecting Powderhorn Lake to Wolf Lake. “I’m also proud… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a draft report for the Nassau County Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, which outlines a tentatively selected plan that includes East Rockaway and Lynbrook. It would include elevating more than 14,000 homes and flood-proofing more than 2,500 industrial and commercial properties across the South Shore to mitigate… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) Commander, Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs conducted an official visit to the Far East District, engaging with employees, U.S and international partners and touring critical projects while in the Republic of Korea Aug. 19 – 27. During the COVID compliant visit, Gibbs, who is the senior U.S…. Read More
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general, has signed the Chief’s Report for the San Juan Metro Area Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Study. The signing of this report marks a crucial milestone and progresses the proposed project to Congress for individual… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting virtual public meetings next week on the New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study. Meeting details are as follows: September 20 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Click here for meeting link Meeting number: 199 656 2189 Meeting password: gyFgyis@243 Join by phone: +1-844-800-2712 Phone access code: 199… Read More
Galeton Borough is one step closer to dredging Berger Lake after receiving permit approval from the Army Corps. of Engineers. It was announced at borough council’s Sept. 8 meeting that the dredging has been pushed back to the summer of 2022 due to permitting issues, which were not specified. Also at the meeting, borough secretary… Read More
Beach Haven, NJ (September 19, 2021) – Six boaters were rescued after their 30-foot powerboat struck a fixed aid to navigation. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Command Center received a call from a good Samaritan at 12:18 am stating he overheard a large crash and several calls for help in the vicinity… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will temporarily close the south boat landing at Big Sandy Lake, near McGregor, Minnesota, to reconstruct the ramp, beginning Sept. 20. The ramp will be closed for about two weeks. “This routine maintenance is to improve the conditions at this heavily utilized… Read More