Wisconsin — Wisconsin’s wetlands are set to receive restoration funding in the biennial Wisconsin state budget—a bipartisan achievement for the birds and people that depend on wetlands. “Protecting and restoring Wisconsin’s wetlands is an investment in a healthy future for birds and our communities,” said Brian Vigue, Policy Director of Freshwater for Audubon Great Lakes…. Read More
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE- Federal funding for Rehoboth Beach’s planned beach nourishment project has not been fully secured, leaving the coastal community without a much-anticipated shoreline reinforcement effort this fall. At a city meeting earlier this week, Rehoboth Beach leaders confirmed that the replenishment project—originally scheduled for this fall—will not proceed this year due to a… Read More
The harbor dredging and Surfer’s Beach restoration project is underway, and the San Mateo County Harbor District has announced upcoming closures for key areas of Pillar Point Harbor as crews prepare to install a pipeline that will transport sand from the harbor to Surfer’s Beach. The first closure, already in effect, impacts the coastal trail… Read More
Mayport Dredging Operations Successfully Completed We are pleased to announce the successful completion of dredging operations as part of the U.S. Naval Station Mayport maintenance dredging project. This milestone reflects several weeks of carefully coordinated activity between our project team and the U.S. Navy, executed with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. The… Read More
Florida is protecting local beach access and expediting coastal restoration after Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622, legislation that restores local authority to recognize recreational customary use of Florida’s beaches and streamlines beach restoration efforts in small Gulf Coast counties. Under SB 1622, counties and cities can once again adopt ordinances recognizing recreational customary… Read More
In an effort to bolster its coastal restoration initiatives, St. Charles Parish has released the SHIELD Plan Draft for public perusal and feedback. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to dive into the document and make their voices heard by visiting the parish website, where the plan is laid out in full detail. The primary aim of… Read More
Imagine a world where the sand beneath your feet is more valuable than gold. It sounds like a scene from a science fiction movie, but this is quickly becoming a reality. Sand, the seemingly infinite resource, is silently slipping through our fingers, and its depletion has far-reaching consequences. As one of the most consumed natural… Read More
It’s been several years in the making – decades, depending on who you talk to – but the sediment removal project at the Aroma Park boat launch is almost complete. The current iteration of removing sand and silt from that point of the Kankakee River was launched in September 2022 at the boat ramp, which… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approved 14 new sponsors for the U.S. Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The network, which now covers 27,139 miles across 35 designated routes, supports U.S. supply chains, critical infrastructure, and maritime… Read More
A $4 million construction contract to extend the life of the Port’s current dredge repository was approved yesterday by the Port board of directors. The contract with Mark Haynes Construction, Inc., will extend the life of a dredge sediment repository north of Burke Lakefront Airport through 2029. The Port funding is expected to be paid… Read More
We are providing notice for the following near-term events which will affect pedestrian, bicyclist and marine traffic within the projects area and harbor: 7/10 – 7/18 Pipeline launch – Crews will be conducting the final assembly of the dredge pipeline segments and placing them in the water. Each of approximately 6 pieces of pipe will be… Read More
DNR funds dredging project despite Governor’s dead-of-night veto MADISON, WI… Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) issued the following statement after the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) agreed to fund the recently vetoed Brillion dredging project on the north branch of the Manitowoc River: “This funding is the direct result of the tireless pressure Brillion residents… Read More
SAN DIEGO – San Diego fully reopened the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach Monday — 18 months after the public portion of the pier closed in December 2023 due to damage from several storms. The shuttered portion, beyond the Crystal Pier Hotel, underwent extensive stabilization work. “The iconic Crystal Pier will once again be open… Read More
Family owned Rhoads Industries to invest in new manufacturing facility to support US Navy submarine construction Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a near US$100M investment by privately held Rhoads Industries in a new manufacturing facility at the Philadelphia Navy Yard to support US Navy submarine construction. “Shipbuilding has always been key part of Philadelphia’s identity… Read More
VILAS COUNTY, Wis. – Residents on the Deerskin River in Vilas County have been dealing with silt problems for decades. Governor Evers’ recent veto is just another roadblock in their work to clear up murky waters. Larry Springer has lived on the Deerskin River since 1999. What used to be four-foot-deep water by his dock… Read More