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Work is expected to begin this year on a long-awaited project to repair a barrier bar called Crescent Beach that protects Sodus Bay from the ravages of Lake Ontario. It’s home to a number of cottages as well. However, because of bids that came in last fall millions of dollars above estimated costs, work has… Read More
Dredging Market 2023 Forecast: Unveiling Opportunities and Growth Dredging market report presents an overview of the market on the basis of key parameters such as market size, revenue, sales analysis and key drivers. The market size of global Dredging market is anticipated to grow at large scale over the forecast period (2023-2029). The main purpose… Read More
The Montauk Point Lighthouse is back open after a restoration project. It was part of a large resiliency project put together by state officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shore up the beachfront surrounding the lighthouse. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the lighthouse will now be significantly protected from waves and coastal storms…. Read More
Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $15,192,170 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline and maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Matagorda, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 3, 2024. Fiscal 2021-2023 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $15,192,170 were obligated… Read More
While the City of Isle of Palms has recently secured a state permit and grant to initiate dune restoration between 114 and 304 Ocean Blvd., the refusal on the part of some property owners to play ball is creating a less-than-ideal scenario in Council’s efforts to protect against high waves and/or storm surge. During the… Read More
Adam Brockie found just the right spot on the sandy stretch of beach to prop up his umbrella and lounge, ready to enjoy his seaside lunch while looking out toward the glistening blue ocean. Just a few months ago, this stretch of beach in Dana Point was dotted with cobblestone rocks, big boulders and there… Read More
Think back to last fall when water levels fell to historical lows in some spots and caused an uproar in barge shipments in the Lower Mississippi River. Dredges came to the rescue to keep the channels open as much as possible and spent six months doing so, dredging almost 3 1/2 months longer than normal,… Read More
A litany of solutions exist that can rid the region’s waters of contaminants and persistent algae blooms, yet one contender remains relatively unknown. It’s simple, maybe a little slimy, inexpensive and mimics what’s found in nature: floating wetlands. Floating wetlands are a natural solution for a growing urban environment, said Rob Zisette, a Herrera Environmental… Read More
New federal funding has been approved in an effort to make the coasts of the Great Lakes more resilient to changes in climate. The region will receive about $2.8 million for coastal conservation, wetlands restoration, and more. Michigan will receive roughly a third of that money, around $875,000 over the next five years to address… Read More
Today, NOAA Fisheries is announcing the availability of up to $240 million in funding for transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Through this funding opportunity, NOAA will support habitat restoration approaches that enhance the resilience of coastal and Great Lakes communities… Read More
Two commercial-scale direct-air carbon removal demonstration hubs on the Gulf Coast—set to be the largest in the world—could split about $1.1 billion in federal funding for development, the U.S. Energy Dept. said Aug. 11, as it seeks to scale up a new domestic industry to scour carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Set to negotiate DOE… Read More
The Biden administration this week urged a federal judge to reject a challenge by Florida and other states to an overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program that has led to higher premiums for many property owners. U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed motions to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the overhaul and to deny a… Read More
Folly Beach’s name may never seem more fitting than when one learns about a fresh legal battle playing out there — a battle that ultimately will decide if taxpayer-funded beach renourishment opens the door for public land to be converted back into private property whose owners may then build new homes on lots previously under… Read More
While most people think of the beach as a place to relax, it has always served a more purposeful role: a buffer against storms. It’s a role that will become even more important as climate change continues to disrupt nature’s delicate balance, inciting sea level rise and stronger, more frequent storms on the coasts. But… Read More
For the forecast year of 2031, the Dredging market research provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of market dynamics, competitive situations, opportunity analysis, market growth, and other aspects. The global Dredging is classified into three categories: type, function, and geography. The research has been completely dedicated to multiple of levels of analysis – business research (global industry trends)… Read More