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Coastal areas are under pressure. Storms are getting stronger, sea levels are creeping up, and people keep building closer to the water. Shorelines need protection, but the way we usually build that protection causes problems of its own. Concrete sea walls and breakwaters do their job, yet cement production pumps out large amounts of carbon… Read More
The approval will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work around the clock at a site near Palm Beach’s North End. Key Points The Palm Beach Town Council approved a waiver for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work outside of permitted hours. The waiver allows for 24/7 staging of equipment in… Read More
Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment of the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation. The Royal River Boat Yard (RRBY) is proposing to conduct a maintenance dredge of their marina to improve… Read More
The Erie North Pier, a vital navigation structure and popular recreational destination, has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels and supporting millions in regional economic activity. The pier plays a critical role in allowing ships carrying hundreds of thousands of… Read More
NCCOS has announced nearly $2.9 million in funding for 20 projects that will help facilitate informed adaptation planning and coastal management decisions on the effects of sea level rise and evaluate the use of natural infrastructure to mitigate coastal vulnerability and risk. NCCOS has awarded $942K for two new projects funded under its Effects of Sea Level Rise… Read More
San Diego County beaches are growing again, signaling they’ve entered the recovery phase after El Nino last year, a new report shows. Why it matters: It’s good news for the health of our coasts, as wide, sandy beaches help protect against erosion and flooding while making beaches safer and more enjoyable for recreation. Driving the news: UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of… Read More
A new bill in the Florida legislature the would provide additional support to beach maintenance has the support of the Flagler County Commission. Senate Bill, proposed by Florida Sen. Tom Leek, proposes changing some requirements for a beach to be declared “critically eroded” to receive financial support for dune renourishment. Leek represents Flagler, Volusia, Putnam… Read More
The Lake Lanier Association (LLA) spearheads the only initiative to save and protect the islands of Lake Lanier. Project Armor is the name given to the latest effort to reinforce another mile, or 5,280 feet, of Lake Lanier’s vulnerable shoreline, through the installation of rip-rap. Project Armor was initiated in late 2024 and has reached… Read More
Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Navy has canceled the Constellation-class frigate program at a Wisconsin shipyard due to excessive design modifications and delays, opting for faster-to-build alternatives. -The Failure: Initially based on a proven Italian design, constant government-mandated changes pushed the launch from 2026 to 2029, costing $2 billion without a single ship in the water…. Read More
Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef, during the Friday, Nov. 21, town council meeting, announced that DNREC workers were expected to be in Bethany Beach this week to repair beach crossovers after storm damage to the beach and dunes in October. “The Town has been having continuing discussions with DNREC and, as of an hour ago,… Read More
Sunset Beach is renowned for having one of the widest, most stable beaches along the N.C. coast, and one that doesn’t rely on periodic nourishments or erosion-control structures Key Points Sunset Beach in North Carolina is known for its wide and healthy beach, which contrasts with other coastal towns struggling with erosion. The town has… Read More
It’s a jewel of the Connecticut shoreline. After decades of erosion from rising seas that have eaten away at the coastline of Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, a plan is underway to restore dozens of acres of salt marsh that provide critical habitat for thousands of native species. Audubon Connecticut, the local chapter of the National Audubon… Read More
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert L. “Bob” Woodard Sr. has issued an urgent call for statewide support to address rapidly worsening coastal erosion and infrastructure vulnerabilities along portions of Hatteras Island. In a letter dated Nov. 14, 2025 and mailed to every member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Woodard highlighted the unprecedented… Read More
The ponds at Willowhaven and Diamond Point parks in Bourbonnais Township will be getting some much-needed dredging. The Bourbonnais Township Park District board approved the work by a 5-0 vote during Monday’s monthly meeting. Double G Excavating of Manteno was awarded the contract with a bid of $35,000. It was the lone bidder. BTPD Executive… Read More
Maintaining the Presque Isle shoreline is essential for safe navigation in Erie Harbor, the health of the local economy, and the continued success of tourism in the region. Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District’s beach nourishment project, which started in 1993, we’re helping preserve the peninsula for years to come. In… Read More