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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure. Over the centuries, USACE… Read More
Beach replenishment in Beach Haven, North Beach Haven and Holgate is complete as of Jan. 12, according to Steve Rochette, public affairs officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District. Contractor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. began pumping sand on Oct. 9, with a total of 684,000 cubic yards propelled onto the… Read More
FAIRFIELD — After months of waiting with multiple delays, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its high-demand dredging boat have arrived to widen the mouth of Southport Harbor. The harbor’s dredging is a long-awaited federal project that will dig up a corner of a shoal sticking into the harbor from the edge of Sasco Beach to clear… Read More
ROCK PORT, Mo. – Engineers and project members from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska DNR, Nebraska Public Power District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, initiated a feasibility study to assess flood risk reduction measures along the Missouri River in Nemaha County, Nebraska, and Atchison County, Missouri, during a signing ceremony… Read More
Much more sand is on the way along the midsection of Brevard County beaches, long denied the massive sand-pumping projects that fattened the shores that surround. For some beach replenishment critics, the new sand never looks the same as the current beach, costs way too much, and is always on its way back out to… Read More
Could the St. Joseph Harbor be deepened to reduce its regular need for dredging? Congressman Bill Huizenga wants to find out. Huizenga tells us former President Joe Biden signed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 before leaving office. The legislation serves as the authorization for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More
East Hampton Town and Suffolk County officials are pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to move up its fall 2025 schedule to dredge the navigational channel at Montauk Harbor,… Source
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — There could be more dredging coming to the St. Joseph Harbor. President Biden signed the Thomas Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 before leaving office. Our partners at WSJM Radio say that authorizes the US Army Corps of Engineers to improve federal regulated water infrastructure. That includes the harbors in… Read More
FAIRFIELD — After months of waiting with multiple delays, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its high-demand dredging boat have arrived to widen the mouth of Southport Harbor. The harbor’s dredging is a long-awaited federal project that will dig up a corner of a shoal sticking into the harbor from the edge of Sasco Beach to clear… Read More
On Monday, Brig. Gen. Bill Hannan, NWD commander, visited the Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers’ (NWP) hopper dredges Essayons and Yaquina as they undergo maintenance, repairs and upgrades. (left to right): Dan Howard, NWP navigation chief, Chris Gibbons, Essayons lead port engineer, Jane Favors, former Captain of the Yaquina, Brig. Gen. Hannan, Jon Blake, current… Read More
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Following the wreckage of Hurricanes Ian and Debby, the coastline suffered severe erosion which will be renourished by a United States Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District-funded contract, the city said Thursday. The $72 million contract was awarded to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company which intends to place two million… Read More
After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community…. Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has signed a record of decision marking a significant milestone in the efforts to address flooding and environmental challenges in the region. Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Record of Decision for… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $10,331,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Charleston, South Carolina, with an estimated completion date of June 15, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed one of its highest awards to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in a ceremony held at its headquarters today. The honorable Mr. Jamie Pinkham received the bronze order of the deFleury medal for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the… Read More