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SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, received Direct Federal Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for debris removal in 10 Georgia counties shortly after Hurricane Helene traversed across Georgia as a Category 2 hurricane Sept. 27, 2024, toppling trees and scattering debris in its wake. As of March 4, 2025,… Read More
The Jacksonville District will begin annual maintenance dredging of the Jacksonville Harbor Federal Navigation Channel in mid-March 2025. The $25 million contract was awarded to Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co., LLC on December 16, 2024. The federally-authorized Jacksonville Harbor navigation project provides deep draft vessels access to terminal facilities located within the city of… Read More
The project is expected to start at the entrance of the Amelia River and continue south. Maintenance dredging is planned at Fernandina Harbor off Amelia Island, according to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District news release. Under the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Corps is seeking public review and comment… Read More
The Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project entered phase two this week. The project spans approximately 3.5 miles from Bayfront Park to Cedar Point. Its purpose is to restore marsh habitat and increase the resilience of the Causeway, the only route in and out of Dauphin Island. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will place… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, seeks public review and comment regarding the preparation of an updated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the maintenance dredging of Fernandina Harbor, Florida. The purpose of the project is to continue to provide safe navigation within the federal channel. The project is… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – After a career spanning more than 50 years in government service, Ernest “Butch” Lutz has retired from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Lutz, who had served as ERDC’s chief of internal review since 2012, officially completed 30 years of civilian service in December 2024. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana,… Read More
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) has announced that it is now accepting bids for its e-fuel-focused tender. Through this tender, ZEMBA intends to aggregate approximately 86 billion tonne nautical miles of demand for the emissions abatement associated with e-fuel-powered shipping to be deployed starting in 2027. This equates to 1.5 million TEUs transported across the Pacific Ocean… Read More
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Beginning today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is soliciting contractor bids for the first phase of construction for the Port of Nome Modification Project in Nome, Alaska. The Port of Nome Modification Phase 1A project will construct a 1,200-foot-long extension to the existing Nome causeway and will consist… Read More
Savannah, Ga. — SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, and its contractor have completed various types of debris removal in six Georgia counties, following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. In Brooks County, leaners hangers and stumps as well as right-of-way debris removal has been completed. In Montgomery… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, attended the 2025 Brunswick and Savannah State of the Port luncheons hosted by the Georgia Ports Authority. The Brunswick State of the Port was held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Feb. 12, 2025, and the Savannah State of the Port was held at the… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected William Bradley as chief of the Engineering and Construction Division. The mission of the Engineering and Construction Division is to be a full-service engineering organization, reliable and responsive to the development of engineering projects. Engineering & Construction Division strives to meet the… Read More
The Brief Commissioners in Sarasota County are signaling support for dredging waterways in the aftermath of historic flooding. Tens of millions of dollars in federal funds would be spent if the plan moves forward. The commission will take up the proposal again after a 30-day public comment period. SARASOTA, Fla. – Sarasota County commissioners are acknowledging the need… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) celebrates its 145th birthday today. Since its establishment in 1880, SWG has played a pivotal role in maintaining channels and improving harbors, laying the foundation that would make Texas a leader in commercial navigation and trade. Though its mission has grown over nearly a century and… Read More
PITTSBURGH — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District awarded a nearly $1 million contract to rehabilitate a concrete channel within the Saw Mill Run local flood-protection project in the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The district awarded the contract to Gale Construction Company of Joliet, Illinois. The city of Pittsburgh is sponsoring… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District Commander Col. Francis Pera (left) speaks with a dredge captain from contractor Curtin Maritime in the crane cab on the DV Avalon dredge, February 19, 2025, as crews conduct annual maintenance dredging of the Baltimore Harbor and channels project. The project consists of dredging approximately 2.3 million… Read More