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CEDARVILLE, Mich., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Great Lakes Boat Building School is pleased to announce its rebranding as Marine Trades Institute, a new name encompassing the growth of the school’s educational programs and reflecting its expanded role in training the next generation of marine workers. The rebrand honors the school’s deep roots in boat building and… Read More
Louisiana’s wetlands are vital carbon storage centers, but destroying these reservoirs can accelerate harmful emissions that accelerate global warming, according to experts. The Trump administration is fast-tracking energy projects, such as the Blue Marlin Offshore Port crude oil pipeline near Lake Charles that could destroy about 234 acres of wetlands, according to the Environmental Integrity Project. New… Read More
The county is still missing 170 construction easement documents needed to move forward. Several Pinellas County Commissioners and Indian Shores Mayor Diantha Schear pleaded with property owners Thursday to sign documents needed to move forward with beach nourishment in Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores and Redington Shores. The deadline to complete construction easement documents is Friday. Currently,… Read More
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — The City of Georgetown has been faced with the question of having a single federal dredging project or starting a new one in addition to the one given by the state. The federal Inner Harbor dredging project in Georgetown is funded by a large sum of federal money procured by Sen…. Read More
Pier 1000 Marina in St. Joseph has started raising money to dredge part of the St. Joseph River this year. Berrien County has secured a state permit for dredging in the area of the island, where boaters last year reported concerningly low depths, but the county has made clear it will not pay for the… Read More
SARASOTA, Fla. — After historic flooding left entire neighborhoods submerged underwater, Sarasota County appears to be moving closer to solution-oriented action. Commissioners are backing a $75 million plan to dredge critical waterways, including Phillippi Creek, to mitigate future disasters. County staff presented the dredging plan at a public meeting on Tuesday. Runoff from Sarasota’s urban… Read More
The Atchafalaya Master Plan is a multi-year process driven by cutting-edge coastal science and extensive engagement from local interests. The Plan will be the cornerstone to guide future investments for decades to come. The Atchafalaya Master Plan is soliciting project ideas and concepts directly from the people of the Atchafalaya Region to include as part of… Read More
Tigertail Beach and outlying Sand Dollar Island on Marco Island have been renourished after damage from storms in 2024. Naples-based coastal engineering firm Humiston & Moore implemented what will be an ongoing plan to protect the natural elements, the water quality and the homes and condos behind them, reusing sand pushed by the storms instead of importing it…. Read More
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Barrier Island mayors are pushing for more to be done along our beaches. Several mayors are sending President Donald Trump a letter, asking for help getting re-nourishment projects. “I think it’s all important…here in Pinellas County and Indian Rocks Beach, the beach is beautiful. It’s what we are known for,” said… Read More
The Port of Richmond proudly announces that Dutra, a leading provider of dredging, marine construction, and aggregate services, has expanded its operations at the port with the lease of Basin 1 at the historic Point Potrero Marine Terminal (PPMT). This expansion marks a significant milestone in the port’s commitment to fostering business growth and supporting… Read More
State environmental officials will soon hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed West End Beach Renourishment Project on Dauphin Island. The meeting, hosted by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), is set for Thursday, March 6, at 6 p.m. at the Dauphin Island… Read More
It was the first day of shorebird nesting season for Southwest Florida on the afternoon of Feb. 15 on Fort Myers Beach. The date, set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, signifies added protection measures to guard the nesting activities of threatened and imperiled bird species. Fort Myers Beach is home to four… Read More
North Ocean Boulevard at Palmo Way will be closed Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Lake Worth Inlet maintenance dredging and sand forepassing project, the town said in a news release Tuesday. The project’s contractor, Weeks Marine, will utilize Palmo Way and North Ocean Boulevard to assemble and deliver heavy… Read More
Why Should Delaware Care? Years of neglect led the beach north of the Indian River Inlet to be breached by ocean waters last year, making a vital stretch of Route 1 impassable. After an $18 million emergency repair project, state leaders are hoping to make improvements to the area that would reduce the potential of… Read More
Agua Hedionda sand will replenish beaches from Pine Avenue to Cannon Road Dredging begins this week at Agua Hedionda Lagoon for the first time in four years, work needed to keep water flowing to the Carlsbad desalination plant with the bonus of boosting sand on nearby beaches. Workers set up a temporary dock Monday in… Read More