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A wooden fence along the beach and as long as the Town of South Padre Island? And how about the thousands of buddings just behind the west side of the barrier? Anyone who has not noticed the work of humans in front of the Island hotels, condos, restaurants and bar and grill businesses, take a… Read More
U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR-AL) today introduced the National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act. The bill would support coastal communities’ ability to prepare for and respond to a variety of coastal threats, including flooding, extreme weather events, climate hazards and changing ocean conditions by improving coastal infrastructure and supporting… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a draft plan Jan. 26 for an estimated $13.6-billion project to protect a 7.5 mile-stretch of the San Francisco waterfront from coastal flooding. The draft feasibility report and environmental review is the result of a years-long collaboration between the Corps, the city and the Port of San Francisco. Col. James… Read More
Over time, debris can build up at the bottom of water bodies, making it hard for boats and ships to pass through. To address this problem, a process called ‘Dredging‘ is used, which removes the debris and sediment from the bottom of the water. Even though dredging is considered beneficial, it impacts the environment. Understanding… Read More
With state funds dwindling, Delaware looks for new sources to restore its beaches, potentially burdening coastal communities. The Bay Beach Association has secured federal funds for the cause but they’re pending DNREC’s formal agreement. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has commissioned a study to investigate the economic benefits of beach nourishment… Read More
Preserving South Carolina beaches is a priority for the South Carolina Beach Advocates (SCBA) group. For the last decade, mayors and administrators from across the state’s beach communities have been meeting to discuss oceanfront health and nourishment. Monday marked the first of their three-day annual event, with this year being held in North Myrtle Beach. The focal… Read More
UNCW restoration ecologist Amy Long is rehabilitating local tidal marshes, grasslands, and savannahs. Strategic restoration can bring back biodiversity that was nearly lost, as evidenced by the New Hanover County Landfill property. Two dramatic examples: diverse butterfly populations and regular sightings of bald eagles. “Southern grasslands are nearly extinct and the species that depend on… Read More
As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s efforts to conserve and restore coastal wetlands, the Service is awarding $10.8 million to support 12 projects in seven coastal states to protect, restore or enhance over 2,000 acres of coastal wetlands and adjacent upland habitats under the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program. Coastal wetlands… Read More
Dredging of the Mattapoisett harbor has been completed, though the spoils have not yet been transported out to a waste station. Town administrator Mike Lorenco said that 99 cubic feet of sediment material has been removed. The town is checking if the spoils can be brought to a site in Bourne, though more likely is… Read More
New sands are on the way to beef up Brevard’s beaches. What’s happening? A $47.6 million sand-pumping and placement project to restore beach and dunes along 11.5 miles from Pineda Causeway to South Spessard Holland Park is set to begin this week, according to a Brevard County press release late Friday. Why now? The estimated… Read More
A restoration project at Lake Isabella has reached the permit phase, and village officials hope to begin the first round of dredging before the end of winter. Now that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has approved a permit to remove as much as 9,334 cubic yards of spoils from Birch Bay… Read More
J.E. McAmis crews dredging at FRC (Fast Response Cutter) Homeport for the U.S. Coast Guard at Tongue Point, OR. J.E. McAmis is working as a subcontractor to Granite Construction, part of the GWWH J/V Team. McAmis will complete Phase 1 of our work in the next week and move on to the placement of a… Read More
ST. JOHNS COUNTY – The Army Corps of Engineers began renourishment in Vilano Beach last year and plans to continue until March. St. Johns County received a $25 million grant from the state to complete this project. Back in September, the County Commission got an update on the dune restoration. Dredging from the Intercoastal Waterway began… Read More
The Business Research Company has updated its global market reports, featuring the latest data for 2024 and projections up to 2033 The Business Research Company presents an extensive market research report on the Dredging Global Market Report 2024, furnishing businesses with a competitive edge through a detailed examination of the market structure, encompassing estimates for… Read More
In response to recent developments surrounding THE Alliance, which includes member lines Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Yang Ming Marine Transport, and Ocean Network Express, we wish to emphasize our unwavering commitment to maintaining a robust cooperation throughout 2024, ensuring that the highest standards of cooperation and exceptional service are delivered to our stakeholders and the industry at… Read More