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By Joy Crist Beach nourishment projects in Avon and Buxton are expected to get underway in early May, with contractor Great Lakes Dredge & Dock planning to begin sand placement in Avon before shifting operations south to Buxton later in the spring or summer. According to Dare County officials, sand placement in Avon is anticipated… Read More
By Travis England Chatsworth, GA. – Along the Coosawattee River in northern Georgia, a simple yet important question is guiding a complex effort: Are lake sturgeon finally returning to spawn on their own after decades of absence? This potential return could be a hopeful sign for the river’s health and native biodiversity. Teams from the… Read More
By Lee Roberts NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 20, 2026) – When Connie Flatt began her federal service, the “cloud” was merely a weather pattern over the Cumberland River, and “data” lived in ink-stained ledgers. Over a 46-year career that culminated in managing the Nashville District’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program, Flatt didn’t just witness a technological revolution… Read More
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) has been awarded a $30 million contract by the U.S. Navy to begin the process of building the first four Medium Landing Ship (LSM) vessels under the Navy’s new acquisition framework. The award supports the immediate procurement of long lead time materials and the execution of critical industrial and production-readiness activities,… Read More
By Annette Kirklin, public affairs specialist VICKSBURG, Miss.— The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently hosted RD26, the fifth installment of its biennial research and development workshop, bringing together a record number of participants from across the enterprise. Organized by the ERDC Emerging Leaders Group and the ERDC Leadership Development Program, the series… Read More
By Christopher Carranza Panama City, Panama – The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), working in a supporting role to Panamanian authorities, has completed an initial technical assessment of the Bridge of the Americas. This preliminary review identified no critical findings in the immediate area affected by the fire, and a comprehensive report is being finalized… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has awarded a contract advancing a major coastal restoration effort in southwest Louisiana that will restore wetlands, improve marsh drainage, and strengthen resilience for coastal communities. CPRA recently awarded the Lake Rim Drainage Structure contract, a key component of the Calcasieu-Sabine Large-Scale Marsh and… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded an $11.7 million contract to New York-based DMYLES, Inc. on April 9 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Cleveland Harbor twice this year. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of commodities across the Great Lakes,… Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.— In a major shift, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has withdrawn its state permit application for the Port Everglades Expansion dredging project. The withdrawal is the most significant progress in more than a decade of advocacy to protect Florida’s coral reef from this harmful project, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration… Read More
J.F. Brennan Co. Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for construction of aquatic nuisance species deterrents, including automated barge clearing deterrent, bubble curtain deterrent, and acoustic deterrent, as well as associated demolition, excavation, building systems, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and site restoration work. The amount of this action is $113,853,380 with a… Read More
DMYLES Inc., Niagara Falls, New York, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for dredging approximately 250,000 cubic yards of material from Cleveland Harbor during spring and fall 2026. The amount of this action is $11,664,500. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio, with an estimated completion date… Read More
By Steve Puterski Oceanside – Dredging at Oceanside Harbor will add a second operation this fall as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city prepare to transition to a fall schedule. Dredging began on April 6, according to Jayme Timberlake, the city’s Coastal Zone Administrator, who said the project was delayed for several… Read More
By Andrew Byrne VANDERGRIFT, Pennsylvania — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the start of physical remediation (excavation) at the Shallow Land Disposal Area (SLDA), marking a major milestone in efforts to safely address legacy radiological waste and protect nearby communities and the environment. USACE started excavation work, April 7, at the 44-acre site… Read More
By Leo Place OCEANSIDE — Rep. Mike Levin (D-Dana Point) has secured over $8.2 million in federal funds for two rounds of maintenance dredging in the Oceanside Harbor this calendar year, the Congressman’s office announced Monday. The additional funding will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the harbor in the spring and… Read More
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) – The Charleston District of the Army Corps of Engineers is wrapping up work on its sand replacement efforts on the Isle of Palms. Source