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C&C Marine & Repair has successfully lifted and set the ladder and A-frame onto our nearly completed 30-inch spec cutter suction dredge. Projects like this reflect the skill, coordination, and craftsmanship of the team behind every build at C&C Marine & Repair. We look forward to sharing more as the project moves closer to completion…. Read More
OKATIE — The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab and the Coastal Community Foundation will host a forum on coastal resilience April 8 at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center. The event, “Balancing Conservation and Development in the Port Royal Sound,” begins at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at 310 Okatie Highway. The Port Royal Sound watershed contains… Read More
Deer Run Golf Course in Brillion, Wisconsin has struggled with severe flooding for years, with the owner having to install a pump to try to move water off the green. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ducks Unlimited plan to begin a dredging project this spring to address the ongoing water issues, removing excess… Read More
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is to meet next week to consider proposed language amendments for inlet hazard areas. The meeting for the commission, which establishes policies for the N.C. Coastal Management Program and adopts rules for both the Coastal Area Management Act and the N.C. Dredge and Fill Act, will begin with a… Read More
Crews deepened and restored thousands of feet of berthing, according to the city. Source
By Eric Conklin | NJ.com Several New Jersey beaches hit hardest by erosion will receive long‑awaited replenishment after federal officials approved tens of millions of dollars for nourishment projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia office announced Tuesday that it plans to carry out $99 million in beach replenishment projects in Cape May County… Read More
By Elise Plunk A federal judge has rescinded a federal permit for a coastal restoration project in the Atchafalaya Basin, marking a win for environmental groups who sued to block the work. Judge Brian A. Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana ruled March 31 that the U.S. Army Corps… Read More
The Fort Myers Beach Pier, dredging of an almost filled in Blind Pass and pickleball courts on Pine Island were among issues the Lee County Board of County Commissioners tackled on Tuesday. The county will take a major step to rebuild the landmark pier on Fort Myers Beach. Commissioners Tuesday approved a contract for a… Read More
By Mike Schuler The United Nations Security Council failed Tuesday to pass a Gulf-backed resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, after Russia and China vetoed the measure—laying bare deep geopolitical divisions as maritime traffic through the critical chokepoint remains near collapse. The draft resolution, led by Bahrain and supported by the… Read More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A new beach renourishment project is set to begin after work wraps up on the north end of Myrtle Beach. The City of Myrtle Beach announced Monday that a separate renourishment project in the Arcadian Shores area, paid for by the City of Myrtle Beach and Horry County, is scheduled… Read More
By Donald Davidson While listening to Executive Director Michael Hare give testimony regarding the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s 2027 annual plan, I wondered if the top brass at the agency had forgotten a critical aspect of their mission. It’s in their name. Restoration. During this year’s presentation, I was struck by the overwhelming focus on… Read More
By Charles Swenson Georgetown County Council is due to approve a contract this week for monitoring sand on the beaches, the first step toward creating “engineered beaches” that will qualify for federal and state disaster aid. The council will also adopt the first update to the county’s beachfront management plan since 1992. “This is a… Read More
As a Wisconsin-based energy and infrastructure contractor, Michels Corporation pursues opportunities that allow us to significantly improve our state’s resources. Few projects match the scale, complexity, and long-term environmental significance of Milwaukee’s Dredged Material Management Facility (DMMF). This project is not only a largescale construction effort in a high-profile location, but also a critical milestone… Read More
A pilot project in Marin County, California is exploring the use of small-scale, low-cost dredging to help sustain local wetlands threatened by sea level rise. The plan involves using a water injection technique to liquefy sediment in Gallinas Creek and allow the suspended particles to flow into the nearby China Camp marsh, nourishing the wetland… Read More
By Ethan Stein SINGER ISLAND, Fla. — Palm Beach County said it has no plans to restore beaches along Singer Island this year, according to records WPTV obtained from the county. County staff said it made the decision not to place sand on the 1.3 miles of beach, with some areas accessible and not accessible… Read More