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Public entities in Sarasota County are now eligible to apply for $87 million in infrastructure funding, as part of the Resilient SRQ program reestablished to disburse federal hurricane recovery dollars. The funds now available through the open application window will be used for two programs: $57 million for infrastructure and public facilities and $30 million for dredging of… Read More
The global submersible dredge pumps market is poised for steady growth, with a market value estimated at USD 1.3 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 2.1 billion by 2035, reflecting a 5.0% CAGR during the forecast period. The market expansion is fueled by increasing demand for high-efficiency pumps across mining, marine construction, wastewater… Read More
Summer is winding down at the Delaware beaches, where past replenishment projects at Indian River Inlet are helping to make sure there’s a beach to visit. The Department of Natural Resources recently hosted Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Sarah McBride for a tour of how beach restoration projects in Sussex County are helping to keep… Read More
According to the city, sea levels in San Diego “are expected to rise five to 14 times faster this century than the last, significantly increasing the risk of flooding and erosion.” The San Diego City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to adopt a coastal resilience master plan focused on flooding and erosion risks. According to the… Read More
A killer storm two decades past still teaches lessons about survival and resilience in a world where weather is getting more extreme. Twenty years ago, when the nation’s most deadly modern hurricane approached New Orleans, Eva Kinnard didn’t have a car or the money to leave her apartment on her own. She was still recovering… Read More
Town Adopts Strategic Action Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2028 The Hilton Head Island Town Council unanimously adopted the Strategic Action Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2028, reaffirming the Town’s commitment to strategic investment and protecting the qualities that make the Island a cherished place to live, work, and visit. “Great places are the result of deliberate, cumulative… Read More
The project’s cost jumped over $9 million from the initial estimate and property owners may face special assessments for funding gap. CAPTIVA, Fla. — The Captiva Erosion Prevention District has launched one of its largest beach restoration projects ever to repair shoreline damage from Hurricane Ian, with costs now exceeding $34 million. The original estimate… Read More
OXNARD, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, in coordination with the County of Ventura, is returning to complete the maintenance dredging at Channel Islands Harbor. USACE has conducted routine maintenance dredging of Channel Islands Harbor since the 1960s. Manson Construction of Seattle, USACE’s contractor, will be completing the work. During the… Read More
Viking Dredging LLC,* Houston, Texas (W912P9-25-D-0014); Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co,* Dubuque, Iowa (W912P9-25-D-0015); Magruder Construction Co. Inc.,* Eolia, Missouri (W912P9-25-D-0016); Ahtna-Brennan JV LLC,* Irvine, California (W912P9-25-D-0017); Jackson D Summers,* Missouri Valley, Iowa (W912P9-25-D-0018); King Co. Inc.,* Holland, Michigan (W912P9-25-D-0019); Next Generation Logistics LLC,* New Orleans, Louisiana (W912P9-25-D-0020); and Davinroy Mechanical Contractor Inc.,* Belleville,… Read More
Dredging our harbors, rivers, and lakes keeps our ports and shipping routes clear to use and allows the flow of commerce to run smoothly. It’s crucial for the Grand Haven Inner Harbor in my district, which generates $88.8 million in economic impact and supports hundreds of jobs. On this week’s episode of Straight Talk With… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, September 3, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Seth Moulton’s (D-MA) amendment to the annual Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finish the Essex River Federal Navigation Project (FNP). The Corps began dredging the Essex River earlier this year, but the engineering firm… Read More
Flagler County officials share news released by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) that an additional $178 million has been approved to support Florida’s recovery. This includes $8.7 million for Flagler County dunes restoration specific to damage created by Hurricane Milton, and another $3.7 million for the City of Flagler Beach for the replacement of its… Read More
Officials have marked a key milestone in the effort to protect a coastal rail line that stretches to downtown San Diego. The line connects Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner – the route begins and ends in San Diego – with Orange and Los Angeles counties, but it has been hampered by closures due to the unstable ground that surrounds… Read More
BETHANY BEACH, Del. — Members of Delaware’s congressional delegation joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Greg Patterson and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Ryan Baum to tour key coastal restoration projects at the Indian River Inlet, backed by more than $15 million in federal support. The group gathered near the base… Read More
The city of Long Beach is suing its tenant at a premier piece of real estate along the downtown shoreline, alleging the company owes at least $3.75 million in past-due fees. The company, TIC Catalina Landing LLC, pays the city $1.3 million annually to manage and rent out four office buildings, a three-level parking structure… Read More