SUSSEX COUNTY, DE – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is holding a community information session to discuss the upcoming dredging, beach, and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. DNREC announced that the community information session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Bethany… Read More
LONG BEACH ISLAND – Beach enthusiasts overwhelmingly appreciate plenty of sand between their toes as they sunbathe and build sandcastles. However, sand offers more than just recreational benefits for Long Beach Island – it’s a crucial defense against coastal erosion and storm damage. As the island’s shoreline continues to erode, maintaining adequate sand levels is… Read More
KANKAKEE — Kankakee County is hopeful the dredging of the Kankakee River at the Aroma Park boat launch can still be completed this year. Previously, two bids for the work were rejected in August because one was more than $400,000 over the engineer’s estimate, while the other bid was unclear if it could do the… Read More
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – A contractor will begin dredging operations in the area of Sunset Marina on Monday. According to the City of Rock Island, dredging at the entrance to Lake Potter in the Mississippi River as well as areas within Lake Potter are expected to be completed within 30 calendar days from Monday. During… Read More
Download this Press ReleasePDF Format HOUSTON — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki) and CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, announced today their signing of a strategic agreement for promoting a commercial-use liquefied hydrogen (LH2) supply chain and realizing a zero-carbon-emission society. The signing ceremony took place at Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston… Read More
Oregon’s iconic public beaches are one of the state’s most treasured natural resources. With the passage of Governor Tom McCall’s Beach Bill in 1967, Oregonians were forever granted public recreational access to our beaches for generations to come. Despite that, public beaches are at risk, caught in the ‘coastal squeeze’ between rising sea levels and… Read More
The Pacific coastline at the United States-Mexico border is at the terminus of the Tijuana River Watershed, which harbors some of the most ecologically significant protected coastal and marine ecosystems in the Californias. In Tijuana, Mexico, uncollected plastics and dumping in canyons and ravines contribute significantly to cross-border ocean-bound plastic debris. In 2021, WILDCOAST installed… Read More
Residents of Palm Beach’s far North End can expect a noisy start to the year after the Town Council approved a waiver that exempts the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the island’s noise ordinance for its 2025 project to dredge the Palm Beach Inlet. The exemption, part of the consent agenda for the council’s… Read More
Fort Myers Beach resident Ron Fleming attended the Town Council meeting Monday with a box of sand. He wasn’t happy with what he picked up and he let the Town Council know about it. We dug deeper into the sand and here’s what we found out… During public comment on Monday Fleming told the Town… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asks for public input on a project. They plan to dredge sediment from the Big Suamico River and move it to Longtail Point. SUAMICO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public input on a project planned in Suamico. They plan to dredge sediment from the… Read More
On Nov. 5, voters in Louisiana will decide on an initiative to deposit federal funds from renewable energy into Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund. Currently, oil and gas production is the primary source of funding, but since the U.S. government began producing wind energy off Louisiana’s coast in 2023, the Pelican state has the… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced grants totaling nearly $300 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand and modernize the nation’s ferry systems. Each year, 56 million trips are made on ferries in communities across the country, supporting the movement of people and goods, boosting local economies and helping… Read More
IMS recently delivered and commissioned a dual-function IMS 5012 LP Versi-Dredge® to the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region of the US Department of Interior, Multi-Species Conservation Program. The 5012 LP Versi-Dredge with patented Starwheel Drive® self-propulsion system was purchased through competitive tender and includes the SolidsMaster® dredge cutterhead for hydraulically dredging and pumping sand… Read More
North America’s leadership in artificial intelligence and machine learning is expected to catalyze growth across various sectors by facilitating smarter decision-making and operational efficiencies. The projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Dredging Consulting Service Market of XX% from 2024 to 2031 illustrates a dynamic landscape driven by technological innovation, sector-specific advancements, and strategic investments, positioning the… Read More
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers shared details Wednesday about large dredging barges seen on the Mississippi River. These efforts are to help shipping barges get through the river here in Memphis. Shipping costs for barge owners are expected to increase because they cannot ship as much product while the water is… Read More