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“if Wrightsville Beach experiences one more major storm the devastation to property could be catastrophic, costing taxpayers as well as the National Flood Insurance Program significantly more.” said Congressman David Rouzer, R-NC The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently announced it will enact an emergency exception to the Coastal Barriers Resource Act The exception will allow USACE… Read More
North Carolina’s largest river basin faces more than its fair share of threats, advocates say. The Cape Fear River watershed is the most industrialized in the state. Swine and poultry factory farms, paper and wood pellet mills, chemical plants, yet-to-be cleaned coal ash ponds, countless small dams and several large dams, feed and textile mills,… Read More
Due to excessive buildup of material in the sand trap, daytime dredging of the Rudee Inlet channel and sand trap will be extended until June 11, 2023, weather permitting. The sand will be pumped onto the resort beach at 3rd Street, and the area where the material is being discharged will be cordoned off for safety… Read More
The winners of the Nor-Shipping 2023 awards have been announced, with Swedish/Danish tanker operator Terntank, wind power pioneer AlfaWall Oceanbird and Bound4Blue Co-founder and COO Cristina Aleixendri Munoz taking the top prizes. Focus on the future Expert judging panels described the competition for the accolades as “fiercer than ever”, reflecting on the “dynamic, ambitious and innovative state… Read More
The New Jersey Department of Transportation, Office of Maritime Resources, in partnership with PSEG, NJEDA and NJDEP Fish and Wildlife, proposes to hydraulically dredge approximately 600,000 cubic yards of sand, silt and clay to support development of a new channel and vessel berths for the NJ Wind Port facility. The project is located in the… Read More
Louisiana has lost more than 2,000 square miles of its coast in the last 90 years, according to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, but Governor John Bel Edwards said he believes coastal projects are restoring it. In the last seven years, the state has secured nearly $15 billion for projects, according to Edwards. “They… Read More
LSU said Friday that the final permit needed for full-fledged work on a restoration of the University Lakes system is in and that construction on its yearlong first phase should start by the end of the month. A collection of local agencies is working to improve the series of six lakes between City Park and… Read More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a final request for proposals for one of four domains that make up an $8 billion contract vehicle for professional, scientific and technical services. ProTech 2.0 is a vehicle designed for the delivery of research, engineering and consulting services across the four domains of satellites, fisheries, weather and… Read More
Santa Barbara County is conducting emergency dredging operations at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh to limit the flood risk for adjacent properties. Operations are expected daily as needed and last until July of 2023. After creek flows receded following heavy rains earlier this year, the Carpinteria Salt Marsh had notable sedimentation, the process of depositing sediment… Read More
It’s so far, so good for the $8.2 million South Siesta Beach Repair Project, as smooth sailing is the report from Carolyn Eastwood, the director of Sarasota County’s capital projects. “Everything is moving along as planned,” Eastwood said. Only one day of bad weather has emerged since the project’s April 24 inception, it coming on… Read More
Some coastal cities are still making repairs from the damage left behind by Hurricane Zeta in 2020. Long Beach’s harbor is a strong reminder of the destruction caused by the late-season storm. “It’s discouraging. Pass Christian, Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs; they all have their harbors built back, so I don’t know what the issue is… Read More
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the completion of shoreline construction at Hurst Creek in Dorchester County, the second of the department’s 24 Resiliency through Restoration Initiative pilot projects. In this project, nearly 1,200 linear feet of living shoreline was completed along the mouth of the Hurst Creek along the Choptank River. “Resilient shorelines are… Read More
The Popponesset approach channel may be dredged this summer despite a variety of delays that have so far made it impossible, according to Mashpee town staff. Paperwork has been submitted for the channel to be dredged in June, Mashpee Harbormaster Robert Tomaino told residents at an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 31, but the project… Read More
Workers’ comp provider LWCC is recognizing 70 Louisiana companies with its Safest 70 Award. Established in 2008, the award honors policyholders who share LWCC’s unwavering commitment to workplace safety. These are businesses and organizations that consistently go above and beyond safety expectations to exemplify leadership in improved working environments. From employee fitness programs and medical… Read More
Additional sediment testing will allow negotiations to continue regarding a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay. Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a request from Councilman Bill Rymer, chair of the town’s dredging committee, to proceed with additional sediment testing in the Little Assawoman Bay at a cost of $23,000. In a… Read More