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Dredging of South Haven harbor begins this month with King Co

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are using western Michigan harbor dredge material to nourish and replenish Lake Michigan beaches from recent high water level erosion, including South Haven. “Nourishing beaches using shoaled sand into these harbors rather than trucking in new material is very functional and cost effective,” said Grand Haven Resident Engineer Elizabeth… Read More

GLLD’s Bill Hanson Joins USACE Panel to Discuss Historic Opportunity for NJ

NJ, United States

GLLD’s Bill Hanson, SVP Government Relations & Business Development, joins a panel of experts to discuss “Delivering on a Historic Opportunity” at the Army Corps of Engineers Developing an Incredible Opportunity for New Jersey event on June 9. Source

Army planners finish environmental study for Brunswick Harbor widening and expansion

GA, United States

After three years, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) planners finalize an environmental study for Brunswick Harbor, Ga.’s widening, expansion, operation and maintenance. Corps officials signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the study May 25. In partnership with the Georgia Ports Authority, the Corps conducted a study on… Read More

Army Corps using harbor dredge materials to replenish eroded Lake Michigan beaches

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using harbor dredge material to shore up Lake Michigan beaches this summer. Four harbors along Lake Michigan — Holland, Grand Haven, St. Joseph and South Haven — were approved for dredging this spring and summer. Materials gathered through the process will be used to “nourish and replenish” beaches… Read More

Detroit District of Corps of Engineers to host virtual open house June 7 for potential contractors—limited capacity

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, invites business representatives to attend Industry Open House virtually from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7. This annual event is open to all businesses wanting to work with the Detroit District. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their unique capabilities to district officials, learn about… Read More

USACE: Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

IL, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project is preparing for another fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities.  While participating in any outdoor activities, please keep safety in mind. This weekend, the Carlyle Lake Project will… Read More

Army Corps recognizes Dam Safety Awareness Day at Jennings Randolph Lake; promotes safety for downstream communities

WV, United States

May 31 is nationally known as Dam Safety Awareness Day, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, stresses the importance of recognizing not only the benefits provided by Jennings Randolph Lake (JRL), but also the risks of living near the dam. Since becoming operational in 1981, JRL has prevented an estimated $400 million in… Read More

US Army, JAXPORT move 750 pieces of equipment through Jacksonville, Florida marking port’s largest military move of the year

FL, United States

The South Carolina-based 841st Transportation Battalion and Virginia-based 597th Transportation Brigade – units of the U.S. Army’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command – loaded approximately 750 pieces of military equipment at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal on May 19-20. The cargo included multiple helicopters and support equipment in support of the… Read More

Dredging Chief Burt Moore Receives Maritime Person of the Year Award

GA, United States

Burt Moore has spent most of his life dedicated to the Savannah River. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering generations of his family have done the same. His father, uncles, and grandfather all worked with the Savannah Machine & Foundry company to build ships, including liberty ships, a type of cargo ship used during World… Read More

Official Start of $1B Deepening & Widening of the Houston Ship Channel

TX, United States

In exclusive commentary to DredgeWire, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CEO Lasse Petterson said: “We are pleased to be the contractor for the first phase of this important project. A lot of people have worked long and hard to get to this point and we congratulate the Port leadership, Ric Campo, Roger Guenther, and Charlie… Read More

Corps of Engineers set to dredge St. Paul Boat Harbor with LS Marine Inc., from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will begin dredging the St. Paul, Minnesota, Small Boat Harbor this week. The Corps’ contractor, LS Marine Inc., from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, is scheduled to use a mechanical dredging operation that includes an excavator sitting on a barge to remove nearly 21,000 cubic yards of… Read More

Army Corps of Engineers project aims to protect low-lying marsh

GA, United States

As sea levels rise and storms become more extreme, seawater is increasingly inundating coastal marshes. That can disrupt the ecosystem. And over time, some low-lying marshes may end up completely underwater. So the Army Corps of Engineers is experimenting with ways to increase the elevation of marshes that are at risk. In a pilot project in Georgia, they… Read More

Gov. Edwards Joins CPRA, Army Corps to Celebrate Completion of the Greater New Orleans Hurricane System

LA, United States

Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other state, local, and federal officials to celebrate the completion of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) that will defend the Greater New Orleans area against severe storms, including those with a 1-percent chance of… Read More

Florence bedrock removal project on Missouri River in full swing

NE, United States

Work is well underway as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with our contractors and sub-contractors, are excavating bed rock from the Florence Bend reach portion of the Missouri River near Omaha. The implementation of the excavation is due to riverbed degradation in recent years, which has lowered water elevation at… Read More

USACE Releases Work Plan, additional $15 million for Rock Island District

IL, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program on May 25, 2022, which included an additional $15 million in appropriations for the Rock Island District. On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022,… Read More

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