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BOURNE – The Town of Bourne and the Barnstable County Dredge will be conducting dredging operations in the Bassett’s Island South Channel, also known as Hospital Cove Channel, for the rest of this month starting Wednesday. The Bourne Harbormaster says while dredging operations are underway, it will be necessary to close the channel to all… Read More
𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 : The Dredging Market is witnessing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for dredging services across various sectors such as construction, oil and gas, trade, and tourism. Dredging is essential for maintaining navigable waterways, deepening harbors, and reclaiming land, which supports the expansion of… Read More
Nearly two years later, the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian continue on Captiva Beach. People WINK News spoke with said it’s a work in progress since Hurricane Ian, but they are hopeful as more time passes and more sand is brought in for beach renourishment. People are eager to see Captiva Island get back to normal…. Read More
Tidal Wetlands Are a Seafood Powerhouse Estuaries are some of the most ecologically productive ecosystems in the world. They support diverse coastal economies, tourism and recreation, marine transportation and construction, and fisheries. Many commercial and recreationally important fish use coastal wetlands as habitat for at least part of their lives. But these marshes face challenges, some driven… Read More
NOAA Fisheries is recommending $4.2 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding to continue ongoing work restoring important habitat in the Great Lakes. Through this funding, partners will implement projects that support fisheries, habitats, and communities in Great Lakes ecosystems. We’re recommending funding to continue the work of three ongoing cooperative agreements: Ducks Unlimited will develop plans to… Read More
TOWN OF BURLINGTON — Racine County is considering a $1.1 million contribution to Browns Lake dredging. The county received $2 million last year through the settlement of a nationwide class-action suit against Monsanto Co. and members of the Finance and Human Resource Committee voted Wednesday to recommend using $1.1 million of the settlement to help… Read More
KINGSPORT — Domtar presented an update on odor mitigation to the Kingsport Economic Development Board at Tuesday’s meeting. Troy Wilson, Kingsport mill manager, spoke on the continuous feedback from the community — especially over the past couple weeks. “I do understand that the odor seems to have gotten worse here the last couple, two or… Read More
Crews worked through the day Monday to clear the mouth of the pass which had filled in last week. Source
The project to dredge the lake of rock and mineral sediment could take up to three months, officials said. WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township Council members have approved a $3.38M project to remove accumulated silt from Packanack Lake, with most of the money coming from township coffers. Several council members balked at the price, and… Read More
The construction will be moving further North along the beach, bringing relief to some local businesses. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Pass-A-Grille Beach nourishment project is entering its next phase. Construction will move further North along the beach, easing some local businesses’ burdens. “Pass-A-Grille is my favorite beach. It’s a hidden gem,” said Olivia Durham… Read More
The Select Board approved the town administrator as the program’s project manager. This article has been corrected to accurately reflect Gregg Wellenkamp as an independent consultant. Stockbridge — Citing inefficiencies from its independent consultant, the Select Board unanimously approved Town Administrator Michael Canales to serve as the project manager for the Stockbridge Bowl’s dredging program during… Read More
A near-vanished island popping up from the channel between the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Harkers Island has been restored, offering itself once again as a haven for waterbirds. Around since at least 1970, Sandbag Island is a human-made, dredge spoil island built up by the sand, mud and other material scooped and sucked up from… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded an $8,949,555 firm-fixed-price contract for beach nourishment and dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Sandwich, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of March 15, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $8,949,555… Read More
Lower Perdido Islands Restoration Bid Notification of Upcoming Project The Nature Conservancy (TNC), hereby advertises bids for construction of The Lower Perdido Islands Restoration as follows: Owner: The Nature Conservancy Project Title: Lower Perdido Islands Restoration Principal Work Location: The Contract Work will be generally located on Robinson Island and Walker Island in Baldwin County,… Read More
A $10.6 million project to restore storm-damaged dunes at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport is now underway. General Mechanical Corporation (GMC) from Daytona Beach, Florida, was awarded the contract by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast in September 2023. This project is essential for rebuilding the coastal defenses affected by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole… Read More