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Excess greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are a major driver of climate change. Mitigating climate change in the future will require both decarbonization – such as transitioning to renewable energy sources – and carbon dioxide removal, which involves extracting already existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A recent study led by Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)… Read More
Dredging is an essential process for many industries, from coastal restoration to mining. It involves removing the sediment, rocks, and debris from the bottom of bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. This process is vital for maintaining safe navigation, preventing flooding, and restoring ecosystems. However, dredging is not just limited to coastal… Read More
Dredging the Moriches Inlet and Shinnecock Inlet were the two most challenging out of five such projects that the contractors recently completed on the South Shore of Long Island, federal officials said. Houston-based Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company LLC dredged more than 1 million cubic yards combined from all five waterways — the other three were… Read More
The Barcelona Harbor is currently getting dredged. Workers were apparently clearing out a channel between the breakwalls Wednesday afternoon. The channel used to offer a direct path between the lake and harbor, but sand driven by storms covered it a couple years ago. Boats can still get in and out of the harbor by going… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open house later this month to provide more information about the proposed project. Wilmington harbor was deepened several times over the last century. The North Carolina ports authority wants to do it again — from 42 feet to 47 feet — to bring in larger cargo… Read More
By Judith Powers A wetland feature dominated by Western grasswort (Lilaeopsis occidentalis) and Water Smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) at the Miller Sands study location in Oregon adjacent to the Columbia River navigation channel. The mainland can be seen in the background. The team found the sites still functioning and thriving because they were created using natural… Read More
The dredging of New River has reached its eastern terminus, the weir located behind Gonzales’ Walmart. The project, improving one of Ascension’s primary drainage arteries over 2.7 miles with ancillary benefits to Bayou Goudine stretching well into north Ascension Parish, also envision replacement of the decades-old weir with a control structure. The project began, after… Read More
The old Pontchartrain Beach is overgrown, unsightly, and no longer safe for swimming. A plan to restore the once treasured spot on the New Orleans lakefront, where generations went to beat the heat was just rejected by the Lakefront Management Authority. “The real frustration is that it’s been 40 years since the beach closed,” said… Read More
Gov. Edwards celebrates the passage of the Coastal Master Plan on Friday morning. Edwards said the master plan is built on science and there isn’t a plan like it in any other state in the U.S. “We are resource constrained, and so we want to make sure that we’re doing the projects that make the most sense… Read More
Winter Park is known for its tony shops and boutiques as well as fine dining along Park Avenue. It’s also famous for a system of narrow canals which connect six bodies of water referred to as the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. These canals, which back up to some stunning homes and parks, can be… Read More
The Army Corp of Engineers has started the dredging of Barcelona Harbor. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the harbor has essentially been shut down due to the sediment that filled in over the last several years. He said while $1.1 million in federal funding was approved for the project, the timeline needed to be sped up so as not… Read More
State lawmakers have approved the 2023 coastal master plan, which is the state’s vision for the long-term sustainability of South Louisiana. The chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Chip Kline, says the plan was developed utilizing the best available science and engineering, as well as public input. “In 50 years, Louisiana will have… Read More
As a young boy, Vance Wyatt learned the hard way why the North Chicago beach was shuttered over a century ago. Though closed to swimmers when he was 8 or 9 in the late 1990s, Wyatt, now the president of the Foss Park District Board of Commissioners and the North Chicago treasurer, started walking into… Read More
After almost three summers closed and barricaded, McKinley Beach is getting a much-needed makeover to improve the beach’s overall safety, sustainability and water quality. The plan is to restore the beach to its original 1989 design after an ongoing effort to reduce significant erosion and tackle rip current concerns. A year ago, Milwaukee County approved more than $700,000 for… Read More
A controversial proposal to dredge Utah Lake and build a series of islands on it is now in the hands of a judge. Fourth District Court Judge Christine Johnson heard arguments on Tuesday in Lake Restoration Solutions’ lawsuit against Utah’s Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands. “We’re moving for dismissal on all claims,” said assistant… Read More