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Wareham River Dredging Project to Remove 51,000 Cubic Yards and Restore Navigation Depth

MA, United States

The long awaited dredge project for the Wareham River will officially be starting on August 13th! – The first site for dredging to take place will be in the area of Besse Park. – Expect some level of congestion within the navigation channel at times and operate your vessels at a safe distance. – Some… Read More

Restoring Tuttle Creek With JD18 Engine Power

KS, United States

Managing a reservoir as massive as Tuttle Creek Lake in the Kansas River Basin is a heavy lift — especially when dealing with more than 400 million cubic yards of stubborn sediment. Since the dam was completed in 1962, this buildup has buried boat ramps and led to the abandonment of water intakes. Without intervention,… Read More

Brohard Paw Park beach area temporarily closed for Venice Beach renourishment

FL, United States

Sarasota County has temporarily closed the beach portion of Brohard Paw Park as construction continues on the Venice Beach Renourishment Project. The closure is intended to protect visitors and their dogs as construction equipment and vehicles move through the area, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources said. The fenced dog park area near South… Read More

EPA, State, and Local Partners Announce $37.6 Million Investment to Restore Maumee Area of Concern in Northwest Ohio

OH, United States

Funding will support dredging and habitat restoration in the Maumee and Ottawa Rivers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined state and local partners at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, to announce more than $37.6 million in funding to support continued restoration and remediation efforts in the Maumee Area of Concern in… Read More

$1.3 million approved for dune repairs at Assateague State Park

MD, United States

By Olivia Sweigart ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, M.d – Repairs are scheduled soon to renovate the dunes at Assateague State Park. The park was approved $1.3 million, and will be a multi-year project. Repairing the fence barrier, restoring native beach vegetation, and maintaining safe beach access are all taking place during the project. The last time the park… Read More

Dredging Underway Ahead of Removal of 100-Year-Old Gorge Dam on Cuyahoga River

OH, United States

By: Bob Jones CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — The more than 100-year-old Gorge Dam in Cuyahoga Falls stands 57 feet high, with millions of gallons of water flowing over it each day. It once produced hydroelectricity, but today it serves no useful purpose. The slow, methodical process to tear it down is progressing. Heavy equipment is slowly… Read More

Ocean City, NJ Beachfill Project

NJ, United States

Aerial video shows the progress of the Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment project at the north end of Ocean City, NJ as of Thursday, August 6, 2026. The footage covers the area from the Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace to the Fourth Street area. Source

This popular Southern California beach less than 2 hours from L.A. just lost most of its sand in under two weeks

CA, United States

By Jorge Lajo Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad looked completely different two weeks ago. Today, thanks to powerful swells generated by Hurricane Genevieve, much of its sand is gone, exposing rocky terrain and forcing officials to shut down parts of the coastline. What happened According to SFGATE, strong swells caused by Hurricane Genevieve battered the Southern California coast, transforming Tamarack State Beach near… Read More

Meyer on shoreline restoration after July storms

DE, United States

Herrington, Del. – After several storms impacted Delaware’s coast last month, Gov. Matt Meyer told WMDT he wants the public to know his administration is working to keep up shoreline restoration attempts. ​Meyer said the beach areas of Delaware are some of the lowest lying in the country by average elevation. “So the the shore… Read More

Dredging planned for Fraser River near Langley

Canada

By Matthew Claxton A local firm is planning to dredge a 22-hectare area in the Fraser River between Langley and Maple Ridge. The public has a brief window to provide comment on the plans. Sanscorp Products Ltd. of Maple Ridge has posted a public notice through local newspapers, indicating it has applied to dredge sand and… Read More

Buxton beach nourishment featured on national newscast as progress continues

NC, United States

By:Sam Walker Steady progress continues on the $50 million beach nourishment project that is underway along the Buxton oceanfront. Worldwide attention has been brought to the rapidly eroding shoreline, and the 21 houses that have collapsed in the Old Lighthouse Road neighborhood over the past 11 months. And national news outlets have recently been following… Read More

Jones Act Waiver Extension Deepens Divide Over U.S. Maritime Policy

United States

By Mike Schuler The Trump administration’s decision to extend its Jones Act waiver for another 90 days is drawing sharply divided reactions, with U.S. maritime and shipbuilding groups welcoming new restrictions on foreign vessels while warning that continued exemptions could undermine efforts to rebuild the domestic maritime industrial base. President Donald Trump on Monday extended the waiver… Read More

DredgeWire Exclusive – Dramatic Video Footage of Dredge Mindi Sinking – DredgeWire

United States

Article This story is not new, but it’s as dramatic now as when we first published it in 2020. The video is still gripping and heart-wrenching to watch: the sad and unexpected end to one of the most famous and storied dredges in history. The video is worth watching again. Original Story The world’s oldest… Read More

‘Mud dumping’ remains contentious issue

AL, United States

By SCOTT JOHNSON The disposal of Mobile Bay dredging spoils has pitted local environmental advocates and economic development interests against one another, but the issue is also creating separation among Alabama’s elected delegation in Washington, D.C. The local watchdog group Mobile Baykeeper has been highly effective in earning political capital with state and federal lawmakers… Read More

Dredging Market Outlook Signals Expansion To $16.3 Billion Through 2030

World ,

The dredging industry is on a path to steady expansion as it plays a crucial role in coastal protection, urban development, and environmental management. Increasing investments and evolving infrastructure needs are set to shape this market significantly in the coming years. Below, we explore the market’s growth prospects, key players, emerging trends, and detailed segment… Read More

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