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From atop the local lifeguard headquarters, Mayor Patrick Rosenello looks out over the shrinking shoreline of his hometown. To the north, past the kaleidoscope of umbrellas that dot the beach, he can see the massive bulkheads the city has installed to hold back the encroaching sea — the same ones at the heart of an ongoing… Read More
A relatively low-key meeting of the Dare County Waterways Commission, held Monday, Aug. 14 in Buxton, turned testy midway when members learned that permitting the local dredge Miss Katie to do more work in Hatteras Inlet might be delayed until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes a new inlet management plan. Commissioners reacted with… Read More
This article forms part of WFW’s Deep Seabed Mining Insight Series, which draws on the firm’s unparalleled experience and expertise in deep seabed mining matters to provide insightful, timely and commercially relevant updates on deep seabed mining legal and regulatory issues. Upcoming topics include the role of the International Seabed Authority and its regulatory processes,… Read More
The University of Rhode Island will be a part of a group of 21 scientists from across six colleges that are looking to develop a coastal resilience hub in New England. The schools participating in the research are Brown University, URI, Rhode Island College, the University of New Hampshire, Gulf of Maine Research Institute and… Read More
Michigan is getting some federal money to help preserve coastlines in this era of climate change. The Great Lakes region is getting about $2.8 million for coastal conservation, restoration of wetlands, and making the coastline more resilient to the changes caused by climate disruption. Given the length of Great Lakes coastlines, that’s not a lot… Read More
Advocates launch campaign announcing their shared demands for an overhaul of the Army Corps’ plan, calling for a more comprehensive approach New York – Today a broad group of environmental, civic and environmental justice organizations announced their shared demands for a major overhaul of the $52.6 billion storm surge protection plan proposed by the U.S…. Read More
Work is expected to begin this year on a long-awaited project to repair a barrier bar called Crescent Beach that protects Sodus Bay from the ravages of Lake Ontario. It’s home to a number of cottages as well. However, because of bids that came in last fall millions of dollars above estimated costs, work has… Read More
Dredging Market 2023 Forecast: Unveiling Opportunities and Growth Dredging market report presents an overview of the market on the basis of key parameters such as market size, revenue, sales analysis and key drivers. The market size of global Dredging market is anticipated to grow at large scale over the forecast period (2023-2029). The main purpose… Read More
The Montauk Point Lighthouse is back open after a restoration project. It was part of a large resiliency project put together by state officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to shore up the beachfront surrounding the lighthouse. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the lighthouse will now be significantly protected from waves and coastal storms…. Read More
Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $15,192,170 firm-fixed-price contract for pipeline and maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Matagorda, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 3, 2024. Fiscal 2021-2023 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $15,192,170 were obligated… Read More
While the City of Isle of Palms has recently secured a state permit and grant to initiate dune restoration between 114 and 304 Ocean Blvd., the refusal on the part of some property owners to play ball is creating a less-than-ideal scenario in Council’s efforts to protect against high waves and/or storm surge. During the… Read More
Adam Brockie found just the right spot on the sandy stretch of beach to prop up his umbrella and lounge, ready to enjoy his seaside lunch while looking out toward the glistening blue ocean. Just a few months ago, this stretch of beach in Dana Point was dotted with cobblestone rocks, big boulders and there… Read More
Think back to last fall when water levels fell to historical lows in some spots and caused an uproar in barge shipments in the Lower Mississippi River. Dredges came to the rescue to keep the channels open as much as possible and spent six months doing so, dredging almost 3 1/2 months longer than normal,… Read More
A litany of solutions exist that can rid the region’s waters of contaminants and persistent algae blooms, yet one contender remains relatively unknown. It’s simple, maybe a little slimy, inexpensive and mimics what’s found in nature: floating wetlands. Floating wetlands are a natural solution for a growing urban environment, said Rob Zisette, a Herrera Environmental… Read More
New federal funding has been approved in an effort to make the coasts of the Great Lakes more resilient to changes in climate. The region will receive about $2.8 million for coastal conservation, wetlands restoration, and more. Michigan will receive roughly a third of that money, around $875,000 over the next five years to address… Read More