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Crews using strong winds to help re-nourish Brevard County beaches

FL, United States

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County used strong winds in their favor on Wednesday to help with the $50 million beach re-nourishment project. During the day, crews were tracking thunderstorms and keeping a close eye on lightning which would have forced safety delays. Thankfully, that wasn’t a huge issue during the system, but the biggest concern was… Read More

Dredging project begins in Mathews

VA, United States

Long-awaited dredging of the channel on the east side of Mathews County’s Milford Haven, known as Hole in the Wall, was slated to begin this week, along with a restoration project along Haven Beach that will be using the sand that will be dredged. Offshore breakwaters will be installed to capture the sand and avoid… Read More

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) of Louisiana launches new Chandeleur Island Restoration project initiative, with explanatory video

LA, United States

In the Gulf of Mexico at the easternmost tip of Louisiana, sits the historic Chandeleur Islands, a thin chain of barrier islands formed over 2,000 years ago. The Islands were given their name by French explorer Pierre le Moyne d’Iberville who came upon them while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River along the… Read More

Ahtna Marine & Construction Finishes Mason’s Inlet Dredging & Beach Renourishment Project

FL, United States

Boynton Beach, Florida – Ahtna Marine & Construction Company (AMCC), headquartered in Boynton Beach, FL, proudly announces the successful completion of the Mason’s Inlet dredging and beach renourishment project for New Hanover County in North Carolina. Tasked by New Hanover County, AMCC undertook the vital maintenance dredging of Mason’s Inlet, situated between Shell Island and Figure… Read More

Curtin Marine Starts Dredging of Puerto Rico Port Despite Environmentalist Threat

Puerto Rico

A $62 million project to dredge Puerto Rico’s biggest and most important seaport has started amid fierce opposition from environmentalists and a pending lawsuit SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A $62 million project to dredge Puerto Rico’s biggest and most important seaport began Wednesday amid fierce opposition from environmentalists and a pending lawsuit. Crews with California-based Curtin… Read More

Update: Maui small boat repair costs rise as bill advances for dredging

HI, United States

The Department of Land and Natural Resources estimates it will cost approximately $30 million to repair and rebuild fire-ravaged Lahaina Small Boat Harbor. Meanwhile, a bill to provide state funding for maintenance dredging at small boat harbors statewide has advanced to the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives. The revised measure for dredging maintenance… Read More

Disappearing Waikiki beach prompts sand replenishment project — and calls for better fix

HI, United States

A sand replenishment project for Waikiki is in the works as concerns of beach erosion grow, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources says. It’s a Band-aid fix for erosion concerns, but it’s not yet clear what the long-term plan will entail. Waikiki Beach from The Royal Hawaiian down to the Honolulu Zoo is… Read More

Benton Harbor to contribute to St. Joseph River dredging effort

MI, United States

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to contribute to the St. Joseph River dredging project being undertaken by Berrien County. Due to a buildup of sand in the river, especially around the Tackle Haven docks and toward the south end of the island, recreational boating may not be possible in the river this summer. Therefore,… Read More

After 2022 start, the Packery Channel Restoration Project is now complete

TX, United States

On Wednesday, city leaders will officially mark the completion of the Packery Channel Restoration Project, a project that began in January 2022. The Packery Channel Jetty is a popular fishing spot for many, especially with the added sidewalks, railings, just to name a few of the upgrades. Angler Keo Phollurxa is visiting from Frisco, Texas and… Read More

Surf City approves $280,000 for emergency nourishment repairs due to February storm

NC, United States

The Surf City Town Council has approved an amendment to use $280,000 for emergency renourishment of the sand along its coast. The town says a storm at the end of February caused extensive erosion, raising safety concerns. The town manager says this is a very small volume of sand compared to Army Corps projects and… Read More

Modernization of CPRA and DENR Receives Strong Support

LA, United States

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today applauded Representative Bret Geymann and others for their role in developing legislation to modernize the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) to provide for better management of the State’s natural resources, in addition to offering positive changes to the make-up of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority Board (CPRA)…. Read More

Jeff Landry’s proposal to merge Louisiana’s coastal agency with energy offices is on hold

LA, United States

Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to move the state agency overseeing coastal restoration and hurricane protection under the Department of Energy and Natural Resources seems to be on hold for the moment. With the deadline to propose bills for this legislative session approaching on Tuesday, the merger has not been put on the table. Other, less consequential changes to the Coastal Restoration and… Read More

York County dredge project on the move

ME, United States

The Ellicott dredge owned by York County government is poised to leave its present location in Saco for Portland in early April, where the vessel will be readied to help coastal communities rebuild beaches and sand dunes devastated by a pair of fierce January storms. The plan is to assemble and paint the dredge at… Read More

Orion’s Pinellas Bayway Bridge Replacement project in Florida receives awards

FL, United States

Our Pinellas Bayway Bridge Replacement project in Florida featured the construction of a state-of-the-art 65-foot clearance high-level bridge, replacing two older bascule bridge structures. This initiative also included extending enhancements to Interstate 275’s shoulders and drainage system. Recognized for excellence with both the FICE Award and FTBA Best in Construction Major Bridge Award in 2015,… Read More

DredgeWire Exclusive: Marine Contractors Have Begun Removing Key Bridge Debris From Baltimore Channel

MD, United States

By Judith Powers Heavy marine construction equipment began arriving at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in the Patapsco River starting on Thursday, March 28th. The allision by the container ship Dali brought the bridge down at 1:28 a.m. Tuesday, March 26th, sending six members of a road work crew to their… Read More

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