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MPA contract extended to continue delivering the transformational Hudson Tunnel Project, the most urgent rail project in United States

NY, United States

NEW YORK — (October 1, 2025) — MPA Delivery Partners, the joint venture of Mace, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), and Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) announced today that the team has been awarded a $665 million, 4.5-year contract extension by the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) to continue managing the successful delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). The… Read More

As Currituck works on Beach Management Plan, beach nourishment seems unlikely

NC, United States

On September 19, Currituck County announced that it is developing a Beach Management Plan. The plan follows a five-year Shoreline Stability Assessment study by Coastal Protection Engineering (CPE), the company that will be the consultant for the Beach Management Plan. Currituck County Manager Rebecca Gay indicated that the county hopes to have a draft of… Read More

GLDD begins Second round of inlet’s beach replenishment

DE, United States

550,000 cubic yards of sand expected to be pumped over next month or so For the second time in less than 10 months, the beach immediately north of the Indian River Inlet is receiving lots and lots of sand. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, a contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, began… Read More

Long-awaited Lower Puna projects on schedule; boat ramp to reopen soon

HI, United States

PUNA, Hawaii — More than seven years after lava from Kīlauea cut off communities in lower Puna, work is finally underway to reconnect residents and restore ocean access. Construction crews have been rebuilding Pohoiki Road and Highway 137, which were both buried under lava in 2018, cutting off access to Isaac Hale Beach Park and… Read More

$15M dredging project begins at Langan Lake, promises cleaner water and new recreation

AL, United States

MOBILE, Ala. — A $15.1 million dredging project is now underway at Langan Lake in Mobile, marking the beginning of a long-anticipated effort to improve water quality and expand recreation. The project, which has been in the planning stages for more than seven years, will remove more than 225,000 cubic yards of sediment from the… Read More

USACE, Ventura County Continue Channel Islands Maintenance Dredging

CA, United States

Introduction The Channel Islands maintenance dredging program is once again underway, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with Ventura County and Manson Construction. This essential effort not only ensures safe navigation within the harbor but also plays a critical role in coastal resilience by providing fresh sand to nearby Hueneme… Read More

USACE Completes Major Portion of $3.9 billion Florida Everglades Restoration Project

FL, United States

USACE completes Contract 10A for Florida’s EAA Reservoir Project, a key part of Everglades restoration. The $3.9B initiative aims to store water, reduce discharges and improve water quality in South Florida by 2029, showcasing major progress towards environmental and economic benefits for the region. The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)… Read More

Delray Beach Ranked #1 for Bluest and Clearest Water in the Southeast

FL, United States

Delray Beach has been named the beach with the bluest and clearest water in the Southeast, according to a new study by beach.com. Out of 1,346 beaches in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, Delray Beach earned the top spot, setting it apart as a premier destination for residents and visitors alike. The study analyzed five years… Read More

New law paves way for local customary use of Perdido Key beaches

FL, United States

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation in June that restores local authority to recognize recreational customary use of Florida’s beaches while also streamlining beach restoration efforts in small Gulf Coast counties such as Perdido Key. The legislation comes after six lawsuits filed by Perdido Key condo associations challenging the 75 ft. public access easement along… Read More

Brookhaven delays vote on Murphy Candler Lake dredging, short-term rental rules

GA, United States

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — The Brookhaven City Council delayed action on several items Monday night because two members were absent. Votes were postponed until the Oct. 9 meeting. One of the measures on hold was TA25-04, an ordinance to amend the city’s short-term rental rules. The proposal would require property owners to provide 24-hour contact information, show… Read More

Sand is vanishing on east side of Ocean Isle’s $11M erosion fix

NC, United States

OCEAN ISLE BEACH — When the Army Corps of Engineers issued its final decision on the terminal groin project here more than eight years ago, the document conveyed a prescient warning. A terminal groin “may increase erosion along the easternmost point of Ocean Isle Beach, down-drift of the structure.” Today, the shoreline east of terminal… Read More

Pinellas County lacking easements for nourishment projects along our coast

FL, United States

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Nourishment projects are underway near Indian Shores Beach, and while crews are making progress, Pinellas County leaders have reported encountering some issues. “I have a customer who comes in, and he’s still not back in his house, and we are still following. Every day he gives me an update,” said Sarah… Read More

The path forward for coastal protection in Louisiana

LA, United States

Three experts in coastal restoration and protection spoke with the Public Research Council of Louisiana last week to discuss the path forward for coastal protection. Kimberly Davis Reyher, executive director of Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana; Michael Hare, executive director of Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA); and Joseph Orgeron, vice chair of the House… Read More

Tough choices lie ahead for saving what’s left of the Mississippi River Delta

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS – The boat at the docks of Bayou Bienvenue was loaded with stacks of green bullrushes. Its passengers — three local coastal restoration experts, two young scientists and a few stalwart volunteers with the Central Wetlands Reforestation Collective — prepared to climb waist deep in the muddied soil of the bayou, home to… Read More

Coastal Alabama visitors now have more beach to enjoy with $12 million island restoration

AL, United States

Orange Beach visitors and locals will now be able to enjoy more beaches with the restoration of three barrier islands. That is, if they don’t mind sharing with migratory birds and other native species. “If you want to come to a place where life thrives, you come to Alabama,” said Mitchell Reid, Alabama state director… Read More

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