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Dredging of the Saco River will take place next month, and the sand will be used to fortify Camp Ellis beach. The dredging will begin the week of March 2, and will run for two weeks, said Public Works Director Travis Moore at a community meeting last week at the Camp Ellis Fire Station. Sand… Read More
Separated by less than 50 miles of roadway at the Jersey Shore, Ocean City and Surf City have more than just the Atlantic Ocean as their easternmost point in common. Another shared trait was on full display Feb. 13 as federal officials toured several towns to survey beach erosion. “We know this is a big… Read More
The February 17 Marco Island City Council meeting stretched late into the evening, drawing extensive public comment and debate on topics ranging from state legislative uncertainty and city finances to dredging proposals and advisory board appointments. Among the first major items was a first-quarter financial update from Finance Director Carol McDermott. Vice-Chair Rene Champagne praised… Read More
This is a new construction dredge material placement area at the Beltway 8 portion of Segment 4 of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, also known as Project 11. This new placement area will safely contain the sediment and other materials removed from the channel during dredging operations. Project 11 adds significant value to the nation… Read More
By Alexandra Kay The reality TV show Bering Sea Gold follows the activities of gold-seekers dredging off the coast of Nome. While the show captures the drama of dredge operators jockeying for position over gold-rich patches, personality conflicts, and the occasional big strike, the details of how this mining activity is regulated rarely make it… Read More
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – With all the snow still on the ground, it’s tough to imagine that in only a few months, it will be spring. Berkeley Shores residents want to make sure the lagoons and beach are ready for warmer weather. The co-president of the Berkeley Shores Civic Association spoke about dredging and… Read More
By Barbara Burke Residents demand accountability as aging septic systems, stalled repairs, and marine debris from the Palisades Fire intensify concerns over stewardship of Surfrider, Zuma and others “Terrifyingly embarrassing,” “inexcusable,” “perplexing,” and “infuriating.” Those phrases describe the feelings expressed by many Malibuites concerning the inoperative restrooms at Surfrider Beach and other Malibu beaches that force beachgoers… Read More
By Zachary Ehrmann Alabama lawmakers passed new legislation in February to protect Mobile Bay ecosystems and maintain vital shipping operations, per Yellowhammer. The new laws will prioritize both environmental protection and the economy. The Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HB181, restricting thin-layer dredge disposal known as “mud dumping” but still allowing continued channel dredging vital to… Read More
By Chris Gray, Gulf Coast Reporter Just in time for Spring Break, the Texas General Land Office and its partners have restored more than 5,300 linear feet of a popular beach on Galveston’s West End. Even better, it’s one of the beaches where it’s legal to bring alcohol (just not in a glass container). The GLO noted Tuesday in a… Read More
By Jaylen Baron LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Homeowners along Whiskey Creek are questioning the effectiveness of a dredging project approved in 2017, as they face fees and uncertain boating conditions. Robert Moro, who has owned his home along Whiskey Creek for more than 15 years, said, “If I leave here, it’s about a foot and a… Read More
By Juliana Narvaez SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Sarasota County residents raise concerns over Philippi Creek dredging plan Residents living along Philippi Creek are voicing strong concerns over how Sarasota County Government is managing a long-awaited dredging project aimed at reducing flooding in surrounding neighborhoods. The project follows the devastating 2024 hurricane season, which left entire… Read More
By Nathan Pilling The watercraft rumbling away recently on quiet Legacy Lake in Lee’s Summit is slowly restoring a key piece of operations at the bustling Legacy Park. As the area around the park has developed since it’s 2001 opening , sediment has filtered back into Legacy Lake and built up on its bottom. In… Read More
By Rob Maness President Donald J. Trump just delivered the most ambitious blueprint for restoring American maritime dominance since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. Released in February 2026, the White House’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) isn’t just another Washington wish list—it’s a battle plan to rebuild our shipyards, reassert our industrial might, and ensure… Read More
By Morgan Baker HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — The U.S. Army Corps beach renourishment is set to begin this week in Myrtle Beach, but it will not include the Arcadian Shores area, as the city of Myrtle Beach and Horry County are performing their own renourishment efforts in that area. According to an engineer with… Read More
By Eric Conklin | NJ.com Touring some of the Jersey Shore’s most eroded beaches last week, a senior U.S. Army Corps official said the federal government is preparing to provide “tens of millions of dollars” for rapid emergency repairs before summer crowds return. Adam Telle, the assistant secretary of the U.S. Army’s Civil Works Division, toured beaches in Ocean… Read More