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Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced the “Industrial Certification for Coast Guard Veterans Act,” which would expand opportunities for US Coast Guard personnel to transition to the dredging sector upon completion of their service. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to produce a report analyzing the transferability of… Read More
An area state representative had some harsh words for Governor Tony Evers following a partial veto of a project in Brillion. 3rd District Representative Ron Tusler says $70,000 was earmarked in the 2025-27 state budget to dredge the north branch of the Manitowoc River to prevent flooding. Tusler says dredging the river is something he’s been… Read More
POINT BREEZE – Dean Marine & Excavating Inc. from Michigan has big pieces of equipment in the Oak Orchard Harbor today. Dean has been scooping sediment from the harbor to make the channel more passable for boaters. The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $2 million contract to Dean Marine & Excavating to perform the… Read More
McCullough Engineering Services (MES) has successfully restored the dredger Stuyvesant, which was severely damaged by a fire in November 2024. The trailing suction hopper dredge, owned by The Dutra Group, was fully repaired and returned to work in less than eight months. The fire occurred on November 2, 2024, causing major damage to the vessel’s… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is in Fairport Harbor, Ohio dredging the Grand River and harbor to ensure the flow of cargo and commerce throughout the federal navigation channel, Fairport Harbor, OH, June 24, 2025. Operation, maintenance, and dredging of harbors like Fairport by USACE is critical to the economy of Ohio,… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the nearly $25 billion investment included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Friday — marking the largest single commitment of funding in Service history. This investment strengthens every facet of Coast Guard operations and supports the Service’s role as the Nation’s leading drug interdiction and maritime border… Read More
Demolition work on the remaining pieces of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to start this week and continue over the next several months. The effort begins with work mainly focused on “mobilizing assets and equipment,” said Maryland Transportation Authority Press Secretary Briana McEachern. Crews will then start dismantling the remaining roadway over the Patapsco… Read More
Rising seas could swallow Doran Beach, Sonoma County’s iconic camping and recreation spot. Can local action save this treasured coastline? Doran Beach, Sonoma County’s go-to spot for camping, walks along the sand and memorable sunsets, faces a future increasingly threatened by rising seas. The narrow, two-mile barrier spit that locals rely on to shelter Bodega… Read More
Of the 1,531 acres of property known as the Miradores Mitigation Site, approximately 371 acres have been restored to wetlands, with the remaining acreage restored to native thorn scrub habitat. BROWNSVILLE, Texas – NextDecade Corporation has announced the completed construction of its wetlands restoration project at the Miradores Mitigation Site. This work was initiated in… Read More
As area boaters take to the Mississippi River for a patriotic weekend of summer fun, the city of Dubuque is finalizing plans for another round of Peosta Channel dredging to ensure docks will still be accessible to pleasure craft. Dubuque Assistant City Engineer Bob Schiesl said plans are in place to dredge an estimated 5,500… Read More
Key Points A $4.5 million dredging project will widen a channel near Peanut Island in the Lake Worth Inlet. Dredging will occur during specific times to minimize environmental impact, and some sand will be used for habitat restoration. A public meeting to discuss the project is scheduled for July 8th, with dredging potentially starting as… Read More
GALVESTON, Texas – According to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation, crews working to dredge the area around the Port Bolivar ferry landing will be working on the 4th of July. However, this work is not expected to impact wait times or boat operations over the holiday weekend. “We’re working to make sure we’re not… Read More
MITCHELL — The Mitchell City Council, during its regular meeting on July 7, will hear a presentation on Lake Mitchell from Barr Engineering. Council member John Doescher believes that the city will be charged more for lake dredging because the lake will be emptied before bids are put out for dredging the lake. He also… Read More
Three days after a Suncoast Searchlight and Florida Trident investigation exposed critical mistakes by Sarasota County during Tropical Storm Debby, the county’s top stormwater official took to the lectern to defend his department. During a 30-minute press conference Monday, Public Works Director Spencer Anderson challenged the reporting, contending the county’s own policy prevented it from dredging Phillippi Creek, where… Read More
Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. The continent has a vital role in global ocean stewardship and safeguarding humanity’s shared future. Under President Donald Trump, the US’ rush for critical minerals spans Ukraine, Greenland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and now the… Read More