The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been hard at work since 2024 dumping sand on the barrier islands of Isle of Palms (IOP) and Sullivan’s Island as part of an ongoing renourishment project at Breach Inlet. “We’ve done a big beach renourishment in 2008 and in 2018, and we were assuming we could hold… Read More
After years of planning and delays, a long-anticipated dredging project is now underway in Newport Harbor, which is aimed at improving navigation safety and water quality throughout the busy waterway. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in coordination with the City of Newport Beach, will remove sediment that has accumulated on… Read More
For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects while building a culture recognized across… Read More
Dean Marine and Excavating Inc.,* Mount Clemens, Michigan (W911XK-26-D-A001); Dredgit Corp.,* Houston, Texas (W911XK-26-D-A002); Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co.,* Dubuque, Iowa (W911XK-26-D-A003); Geo Gradel Co.,* Toledo, Ohio (W911XK-26-D-A004); Great Lakes Dock and Materials LLC,* Muskegon, Michigan (W911XK-26-D-A005); King Co. Inc.,* Holland, Michigan (W911XK-26-D-A006); MCM Marine Inc.,* Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan (W911XK-26-D-A007); Morrish-Wallace Construction Inc.,*… Read More
Orion Government Services LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded an $86,347,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance on the mouth of the Colorado River. The amount of this action is $86,347,000. Bids were solicited via the web with four received. Work will be performed in Sargent, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 8, 2027. Fiscal 2025… Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, awarded a base contract for $320 million to Thalle-Bauer LLC., out of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Dec. 18, for Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project. This is a base and option contract with the total contract value expected to be around… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, has rescheduled two of the four public meetings initially slated for presenting information and gathering public comments for the Morganza to the Gulf, Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project (MTG) Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) released December 5, 2025…. Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) has conducted an environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) North Phase L-4 Design Refinements addresses refinements to water flow distribution project features… Read More
GALVESTON, Texas — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the Port of Bay City, and Matagorda County, have announced a contract award for the Mouth of the Colorado River Navigation Channel (MOCR) Maintenance and Sargent Beach Beneficial Use Placement project, December 19,… Read More
Arcadis continues partnership with Battery Park City Authority as construction begins on landmark $1.7 billion resiliency effort in Lower Manhattan NEW YORK – Arcadis, the world’s leading company in delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the construction phase services contract… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District said its trailing arm suction hopper dredge Essayons arrived in Honolulu earlier this month for its annual overhaul, maintenance, and repair period. Pacific Shipyards International LLC was awarded the $8.8 million firm-fixed-price repair contract through a competitive bid process. The Honolulu shipyard was one of three bidders for the project, according… Read More
ALFRED – A project to restore beaches in Saco, Wells and Old Orchard Beach left raw and bare of protective barriers after devastating back-to-back storms in January 2024 has received the final green light and is poised to commence early in the new year. York County officials and the three municipalities had initially planned for… Read More
City commissioners approved a $1.3 million construction contract to address sand accumulation. Relief is finally coming soon to John’s Pass. The project to dredge John’s Pass took a step forward recently when Madeira Beach city commissioners voted to approve a contract with Bayside Dredging for almost $1.3 million. The city was awarded a state appropriation… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has awarded a $4.2 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. for repairs to the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River. The contract is part of $15.5 million in repairs to the pier, ensuring safe navigation, a strong regional economy, and protection of the City of… Read More
Seattle District, Northwestern Division NWD Priority: Maintaining a safe, reliable, and accessible Federal navigation channels throughout the Northwestern Division, a top priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Routine dredging of harbors, rivers, and coastal channels to preserve the congressionally authorized project depths essential for commercial, tribal, and recreational navigation. WHO: Seattle District… Read More