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PETERSBURG, Va. — After flooding ripped through the City of Petersburg in July, local leaders and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will meet this month to address the high flooding risk. Petersburg Mayor Samuel Parham said the Appomattox River has been “neglected.” The site visit is to evaluate the next steps on dredging the river…. Read More
Maverick Constructors LLC,* Opelousas, Louisiana, was awarded a $9,800,875 firm-fixed-price contract (W912P8-25-C-A003) for the execution of the Calcasieu River and Pass Dredged Material Management Plan. Bids were solicited via the internet with nine received. Work will be performed in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 30, 2026. Fiscal 2023 construction, Corps… Read More
A recent incident involving the multi-purpose carrier BBC Africa has raised concerns about maritime safety after a steering control system failure led to a collision with the bulk carrier Common Faith in the Houston Ship Channel. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the collision occurred on August 25, 2023, as the BBC Africa was departing the channel. Fortunately, there… Read More
At the beginning of the summer, crews began dredging work to restore access to the Pohoiki Boat Ramp in Puna, which was surrounded by lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. On Thursday, the County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation announced that Isaac Hale Beach Park, which includes the boat ramp, would be closed… Read More
The San Mateo County Harbor District began pumping sediment from the east breakwater of Pillar Point Harbor onto the shoreline of Surfer’s Beach on Thursday, after weeks of mobilization for the harbor dredging and Surfer’s Beach restoration project. Slurry gushed out of a pipe placed along the rocks of the breakwater, adjacent to the new… Read More
After more than a year of work and months of delays, the beach renourishment project on Fort Myers Beach has been completed with approximately 1 million cubic acres of sand planted. Town officials announced this week that the sand dredging and pumping for the project is now over. The $23 million contract for the work… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $810,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) request to acquire disposal sites for dredging on the Middle Peninsula in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The funding has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and awaits… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49899 Report Number: ERDC/EL SR-25-5 Title: Monitoring of Understudied Wetlands: State of Knowledge By Glenn M. Suir, Karen Glennemeier, Robbie Sliwinski, and Christina Saltus Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited August 2025 34 pages / 749.98 KB Source
Crowley Stena Marine Solutions, the joint venture between Crowley and Stena Bulk, has received approval from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to operate the CS Anthem tanker under the Tanker Security Program. The CS Anthem, a U.S.-flagged, 49,990-metric-ton, medium-range tanker, is crewed and managed by Crowley under a bareboat charter through the joint venture. The… Read More
With its sun-kissed shoreline stretching along the Pacific, Los Angeles is famous worldwide for its iconic beaches. However, beneath the allure of ocean waves and sandy shores lies a stark reality—many of Los Angeles’ beloved beaches are disappearing due to erosion, rising sea levels, and human impacts. In response to this growing crisis, a new… Read More
Workers started fixing storm-battered shores this week, launching a massive repair effort from Sand Key down to Upham Beach. The fixes will add width to thin strips of sand and… Workers started fixing storm-battered shores this week, launching a massive repair effort from Sand Key down to Upham Beach. The fixes will add width to… Read More
Baton Rouge, La. – On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is highlighting progress and proven results in storm surge risk reduction and coastal restoration. Created in 2005 in direct response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the CPRA was charged with integrating hurricane protection… Read More
Chris Gollon Flagler Beach will be receiving almost $9 million from the federal government to go toward restoring its beaches, the county government announced on Wednesday. They were joined at the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center by Congressman Randy Fine. The funds will help restore areas of beach which were severely eroded during the impact… Read More
What Is Environmental Dredging? Dredging is a centuries-old practice used to maintain waterways, harbors, and coastal areas. However, in recent decades, an innovative approach has emerged that focuses not only on navigation but also on ecological restoration and public health. This method is known as environmental dredging. Unlike traditional dredging that prioritizes shipping and commercial… Read More
PADUCAH, Ky. — The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be closing at about 3:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 23 due to dredging operations in the area. The ferry will be temporarily out of service for a couple of days for the annual dredging of the Hickman Harbor. The ferry will notify the public of its reopening via… Read More