BALTIMORE — The Trump administration is freezing $11 billion worth of projects that had already been green-lit by the Army Corps of Engineers in several Democrat-run cities — including Baltimore. Several Maryland lawmakers have criticized the move, calling it another example of President Donald Trump putting partisan politics over people. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen,… Read More
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) told its board that dozens of coastal restoration and hurricane-protection projects are moving forward, with 32 projects under construction, 69 in engineering design and several expected to go to bid in the coming weeks. CPRA staff provided the update during the board’s meeting in Thibodaux. The presentation covered… Read More
The west end beach nourishment project is now in the mobilization and setup phase! Equipment and pipelines are currently being installed along the beach with sand placement scheduled to begin this Friday! To safely complete this work, Beach Access Point 10 (Hershey Beach) will remain closed through the end of the year. During this time, the… Read More
Notice ID W912EP26CA002 Related Notice W912EP25BA008 Contract Opportunity Type Award Notice Contract Line Item Number 0001-0014 Inactive Dates Oct 29, 2025 Inactive Policy 15 days after contract award date Response Date (blank) Published Date Oct 14, 2025 5:07 PM EDT Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier DEPT OF THE ARMY Major Command US ARMY CORPS… Read More
City staff briefed the Committee of the Whole on Oct. 15 on the status of Cape Coral’s citywide dredging permits and next steps after a multiyear permitting effort. Staff also asked council to support outreach to federal and state officials to accelerate Corps and DEP permit review. Jordan Zamory, stormwater division engineer, explained the city’s… Read More
USACE builds underwater saltwater barrier in 12 days on Mississippi River to protect New Orleans’ water supply. Barrier aims to prevent saltwater intrusion during persistent drought; maintenance ongoing to avoid corrosion of city’s drinking water system. In an update to a story CEG posted earlier in October, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has… Read More
BOSTON – The White House Office of Management and Budget’s announced Friday that the Trump Administration is pausing $11 billion in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects, including for the Cape Cod Bridges amid the ongoing government shutdown. All of the projects paused are in states that did not vote for President Trump. Governor… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49995 Report Number: ERDC/CHL TR-25-21 Title: Northeast Florida Regional Sediment Management: A Guide to Using Dredged Material for Estuarine Restoration By Aubree G. Hershorin, Kip E. Webber, Matthew H. Schrader, Clayton A. McCoy, Barbara U. Nist, Tony W. Ledford, Jr., and Katherine E. Brutsché Source
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (October 14, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (Corps) has issued a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the maintenance dredging of the federally authorized Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) within waters of the Nassau Reach 1 channel in Nassau County, Florida. The Reach… Read More
It’s October 7, 2025, and Rep. Clay Higgins is not amused. Donning a pair of tinted glasses, a Bluetooth earpiece and an “Israel Defense Forces” baseball hat, the congressman stands on a strip of grass next to the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds near Judice, recording one of his signature selfie-style videos. The subject of… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a Federal permit to dredge a portion of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. Source
A first-of-its-kind dredging project at Tuttle Creek Reservoir completed just before the federal government shutdown took effect, but it could be some time before federal and state engineers know just how effective the process was at removing decades of sediment buildup. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Kansas Water Office completed the 10-day demonstration… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, in coordination with the County of Ventura, is returning to complete the maintenance dredging at Channel Islands Harbor. USACE has conducted routine maintenance dredging of Channel Islands Harbor since the 1960s. Manson Construction of Seattle, USACE’s contractor, will be completing the work. During the winter 2025 dredge cycle,… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (October 14, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (Corps) has issued a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the maintenance dredging of the federally authorized Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) within waters of the Nassau Reach 1 channel in Nassau County, Florida. The Reach… Read More
Introduction The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District has announced plans for a harbor dredging project at St. Joseph and Holland (Outer) Harbors in Michigan. This maintenance initiative aims to remove shoaling and restore navigable depths ahead of the busy 2026 shipping and recreational season. Project Announcement and Objectives According to the USACE… Read More