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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
FENWICK ISLAND, Del. – After nearly a decade of planning, Fenwick Island will begin dredging two boating channels in Little Assawoman Bay on Monday, Oct. 14, to improve navigation and safety for the boating community. According to the Town of Fenwick Island, sedimentation buildup has hindered the channels’ navigability, and the dredging project aims to restore them…. Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, awarded a $40.6 million contract Sept. 20, 2024, to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC., of Houston, Texas, for the sixth iteration of the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project. USACE will provide 100% of the total funding to dredge and bypass approximately 1.5 million… Read More
Concord, Mass. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the replacement of the Sagamore bridge, a key transportation link over the Cape Cod Canal. This agreement represents a step forward in modernizing infrastructure and ensuring the… Read More
Williston, ND — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District announced a draft environmental assessment is available to review for Rough Rider Operating, LLC and Oasis Petroleum North America, LLC requesting the reissuance of a real estate easement from USACE for the continued occupation of six existing oil- and gas-related production flowlines installed in 2014 via… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded an $18 million contract to G&G Steel, Inc., of Russellville, Alabama, for the fabrication of new miter gates at Lock and Dam 3, near Welch, Minnesota, and Lock and Dam 4, near Alma, Wisconsin. The original miter gates are from… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, California – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is clear on its prioritization of safety describing USACE as a “world class engineering organization” that embodies a culture of safety. The Corps of Engineers even defines “winning” as safely delivering quality projects on time and within budget. South Pacific Division aims to live out this safety… Read More
Fire Island, New York — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a $41,198,500 contract to Weeks Marine, Inc. for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The contract will focus on the Westhampton and Cupsogue sections of Fire Island, located on the bay side of the… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), in its partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), awarded three contracts to increase the momentum towards restoring, preserving and protecting America’s iconic Everglades. The goal of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is to improve the health of 2.4 million… Read More
JACKSONVILLE — It’s rare to find individuals whose careers are marked by longevity and unwavering dedication. Yet, some professionals stand as pillars of stability and commitment. Vernon Boyd is one of those individuals, he recently celebrated a remarkable milestone — 50 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In celebrating Vernon… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, and the city of Wabasha, Minnesota, are again working together to manage river sand dredged from the Mississippi River. The trucking operations began this week and should be complete in December. The city anticipates moving around 2,000 cubic yards of sand a day,… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Research Civil Engineer Joelle Westcott with the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) was awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program Creative Research & Engineering Advancing Technical Equity in STEM (CREATES) Grant for Fiscal Year 2025. The… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $127,900 contract August 19 to C.T.L. Forest Management, Inc., to clean up and clear vegetation ahead of flood risk reduction work along Tenmile Slough at river mile 30, often referenced as TS30L. Crews will begin trimming trees and removing vegetation to allow access for construction vehicles and… Read More
The forum was co-chaired by Colonel Rhett Blackmon USACE Galveston, Deputy Cmdr. Nathaniel (Nate) Weander, PMP of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, Nate Lovelace representing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Walker Smith, Port Director of The Port of Harlingen Authority, Texas and Pat Younger, Executive Director of the Gulf Ports… Read More