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Summary Over 1,000 protest NOAA layoffs in Boulder, Colorado Cuts jeopardize weather forecasts and warnings, say NOAA scientists Protesters argue NOAA cuts should be bipartisan issue BOULDER, Colorado – Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, decrying Trump administration layoffs of what two current employees… Read More
Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms. They’re also difficult to manage, requiring specialized knowledge and technology. That’s why the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – the federal agency best known for collecting and analyzing the data that make weather forecasts… Read More
At a Flagler County Commission workshop, commissioners discussed the need for an educational campaign to gain support for a half-cent sales tax to maintain the beach. If the city of Palm Coast says no to a half-cent sales tax to maintain the beach, Flagler County won’t be able to move forward with its beach nourishment… Read More
PORT ROYAL, S.C. — Port Royal officials announced that Sands Beach would be temporarily closed for over a month on Monday. The beach will be closed due to the Causeway Project. Officials said that they have a tentative completion date of April 25, 2025. The boat landing will be open. Source
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an order removing regulatory barriers for using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel, signaling a significant shift in policy that could accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to alternative fuels. The new order modifies a previous directive issued by the Biden Administration to JAX LNG in December 2024 that… Read More
The funding will be used for wetland restoration, biodiversity, water quality and water conveyance structures, among others. The California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved 14 habitat protection and restoration projects spanning 14 counties across more than 4,700 acres at its February 26, 2025, quarterly meeting. One of the grants restores 1,300 acres of tidal marsh habitat at… Read More
Larger sand removal project awaiting arrival of aquatic dredging equipment An excavator has reopened the ocean inlet to San Elijo Lagoon, helping to remove water that was backing up and flooding area trails for weeks, but this project is only a temporary, land-based fix. An aquatic dredge, which will remove some 70,000 cubic yards of… Read More
Due to the Surf City beach nourishment project there will be dredge work within Banks Channel from Trout Ave to the Bend (with ideal conditions this work may be conducted 24/7) within the same channel as created for the Topsail Beach beach nourishment project. They will NOT be dredging along the docks on Carolina Ave or in… Read More
OXNARD, Calif. — A dredging project at Channel Islands Harbor was completed over the weekend. The H.R. Morris crew shut down the heavy equipment after moving 900,000 cubic yards of sand, according to Channel Islands Harbor Director Michael Tripp. The original goal was 2.5 million cubic yards, but the project started late, he said. Channel… Read More
NOAA’s workforce is down by 20% after layoffs of probationary workers, those who accepted a buyout offer and 1,300 workers fired last week. Overview: -‘A worst-case scenario is a harmful algal bloom forms and our drinking water managers aren’t prepared, and people get poisoned,’ expert tells Planet Detroit. -2 million people lost drinking water for… Read More
In the Pacific Northwest, our Marine team recently completed the Point Hudson Breakwater Replacement in Port Townsend, WA—an essential infrastructure project ensuring the long-term resilience of this historic marina. Working in two phases over consecutive winters, our team removed and replaced two aging jetties, reinforcing the marina’s protection against coastal erosion and rough waters. The… Read More
The largest beach restoration project in Texas is now complete. Crews recently finished Phase II of the McFaddin Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration Project in Port Bolivar, restoring 14.5 miles of beaches and dunes. This critical project helps protect vital marshlands and strengthens the coastline’s ability to recover from hurricanes and storms. The McFaddin National… Read More
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved critical funding for the construction of a new reservoir in the Rio Indio basin, marking a significant step toward ensuring water security for both the vital waterway and the country’s population. Resolution No. ACP-JD-RM 25-1542 allocates resources for the project, which aims to increase water storage capacity in response… Read More
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Hilton Head Island Beach renourishment program is one step closer to starting. The Town received permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Environmental Services, meaning the project will go out for bid in late March. The project was originally expected to start as… Read More
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Time is running out for property owners in Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, and Redington Shores to sign critical easements for the Sand Key Beach Nourishment Project. Without these signed agreements, Pinellas County officials said on Thursday that the project cannot move forward, leaving the coastline vulnerable to erosion and storm damage. According to county… Read More