TAMPA, Fla-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor. Two boat teams from the Jacksonville District Survey Boats 52 and El… Read More
Beachgoers will find they will have more room next summer, especially in the southern part of Ventnor where the sand has migrated and narrowed the bathing beach to the foot of the dune during high tides, and in the northern part of Atlantic City. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers notified the city that it… Read More
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ removal of 170,000 tons of sand from Great Kills Harbor will improve access and safety at the East Shore site. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) organized a Wednesday tour of the month-long project, which secured $6.75 million in funding as part of the 2021 Bipartisan… Read More
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. — The Narragansett Town Council unanimously approved Dredge Alternative 4 for the long-anticipated Narrow River Dredging Project during their meeting Monday night. This land-based mechanical dredging plan will focus on clearing the river to improve water flow and address stagnant water issues. The material dredged will be placed near the site, pending approval… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a $39.9 million contract to Seacoast Marine Construction Inc., of Long Island, New York, for restoration work at Barren Island, part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project in Dorchester County, Maryland. The contract award ushers in the second phase of Mid-Bay restoration work on… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a $2.1 million contract to Lucianos Excavation Inc. to stabilize, naturalize, and improve ecosystem function along Sandy Run Creek at Roychester Park and Grove Park in Abington Township, Pennsylvania. The project is designed to enhance and restore aquatic, wetland, and riparian habitat; improve infiltration of… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – In 1985, many significant events happened around the world. The first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden, and the Main Event was Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke. The response was so overwhelmingly negative that the… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $10 million contract to Three Oaks Construction Inc., from North Sioux City, South Dakota, to construct a protective island upstream from the embankment at Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, Sept. 24. The goal of the Lock and Dam… Read More
Jacksonville, Fla. — Due to Hurricane Milton, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will reschedule the job fair in Clewiston, Fla. to January 2025. For the latest information on Hurricane Milton, please see our webpage at: https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Emergency-Operations/Hurricane-Milton/ If you are interested in a career with the Jacksonville District , we offer challenging work assignments throughout Florida… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49433 Report Number: ERDC/CERL TR-24-8 Title: Identifying Sustainability and Resilience Investments to Implement the 2022 US Army Climate Strategy: Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainable Design and Development Update By Samuel Stidwell IV, Brent D. Panozzo, Annette L. Stumpf, Megan R. Fuhler, Allison R. Young, Liam C. Carroll, and Jeffrey L. Ward Approved for… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District shared an update regarding ongoing repairs at the Indian River Inlet bulkhead and south jetty in Sussex County, Delaware. Last year, USACE awarded a contract to Agate Construction Co., Inc. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. to repair a portion of failed bulkhead and to sand-tighten… Read More
Agua Hedionda Lagoon dredging this winter could provide up to 400,000 cubic yards for southern shores Carlsbad beaches should get their next replenishment this winter with the dredging of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, which is expected produce as much as 400,000 cubic yards of sand. Workers could begin setting up equipment in the lagoon as soon… Read More
PROJECT: Port of San Francisco Maintenance Dredging Project PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER: SPN-2013-00333 PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: October 7, 2024 COMMENTS DUE DATE: November 6, 2024 PERMIT MANAGER: Melissa France TELEPHONE: 415-503-6768 E-MAIL: Melissa.M.France@usace.army.mil INTRODUCTION: The Port of San Francisco, (Contact: Elaine Forbes) has applied for a ten-year Department of the Army permit to conduct maintenance dredging within the Port of San Francisco’s (Port)… Read More
WorkBoat spoke with Bill Doyle, president of Dredging Contractors of America, about various projects across the United States where repurposed dredged material is supporting environmental restoration. By utilizing sediment that would otherwise be discarded, these initiatives are intended to enhance habitats and promote biodiversity. Historically, dredged material was often deemed contaminated, however recent initiatives have found that… Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISCHARGES OF DREDGED AND FILL MATERIAL FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER CHANNEL MAINTENANCE PLAN, DREDGED MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Oregon and Washington State Issue Date: 10/7/2024 Expiration Date: 11/6/2024 Interested parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Corps) proposes to discharge dredged and fill material during implementation… Read More