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Pay-for-success initiatives, public-private collaboration, and environmental markets can deliver numerous benefits Coastal wetlands—including tidal marshes, forested swamps, mangroves, and seagrasses—are among humankind’s most powerful natural allies. These ecosystems not only absorb and store large amounts of carbon but also protect communities from flooding and wildfires, provide habitat for commercially and recreationally important species, and filter… Read More
The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a controversial plan Thursday, Sept. 11, to restore 38.5 acres of native dune habitat along Santa Monica State Beach, despite fierce opposition from beachfront residents who warn the project could increase fire risks and attract homeless encampments. The Phase 3 expansion will nearly double the existing dune restoration area… Read More
Consultants recommended 50% more sand due erosion from Hurricanes Helene Milton, but the Captiva Erosion Prevention District Board voted to stick to the contract. Captiva’s beach renourishment project will begin September 23, three days later than originally planned, as officials continue finalizing details for the multimillion-dollar restoration effort. Watch as Captiva Community Correspondent, Anvar Ruziev,… Read More
The early morning hours of Thursday saw a potential environmental dilemma in the Ohio river with the sinking of a barge. More than 24 hours later, additional details surfaced. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District, the dredge William Price sank around Mile Marker 45 on the Ohio River. The dredge was carrying around… Read More
For years, the New Jersey Coastal Alliance—an affiliation of hundreds of concerned organizations and citizens—has advocated for smarter, safer and more sustainable approaches to beach protection and replenishment. The Army Corps has pumped enough sand on New Jersey’s beaches to build a wall 10 feet thick and 300 feet high stretching from Cape May to… Read More
A $126 million project to restore Pinellas County‘s storm-battered beaches is underway. Why it matters: A wide, elevated beach helps protect coastal homes, businesses and wildlife from storm surge like what Tampa Bay experienced during last year’s Hurricane Helene. State of play: Workers began piping sand onto the shoreline on Wednesday, starting with Indian Shores. Up next… Read More
The high court’s ruling could affect a recent $745 million verdict against the oil giant awarded by a Plaquemines jury. The Trump administration is siding with Chevron at the U.S. Supreme Court in a closely watched case related to Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits and whether they should be heard in state or federal court. In a brief filed… Read More
Disposal sites may impact wildlife refuge On Wednesday, the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with plans to create 10 new dredging disposal sites in the Columbia River. Some of the sites have raised concerns due to their locations within the Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge and in aquatic conservation zones…. Read More
In the midst of a heavy coastal low flooding in Virginia Beach, flood prevention projects are costing the city more than in years past, officials said. Source
SULLIVAN, Ind. — A local lake has begun dredging for the first time in over 65 years. To help improve the water and local wildlife, Sullivan Lake is being dredged for the first time since it opened in 1958, even though officials recommend it be dredged every 15 years. Project Manager Chris Egge said dredging is the process… Read More
Before and after pictures show where there used to be sand now there’s only water and part of the popular beach walk appears to be sliding into the bay. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Beach erosion is taking a bite out of North Beach. Before and after pictures show where there used to be sand now… Read More
The Business Research Company’s Dredging Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — What Is The Expected Cagr For The Dredging Market Through 2025? Over recent years, the size of the dredging market has shown consistent expansion. The projection is that it will increase from a value of… Read More
CAMERA. From the San Mateo County Harbor District on September 15th, 2025. We can now watch the historic Dredge Project >>> Live Camera. Time-stamp photos will record progress and will be used to analyze the effectiveness of this pilot. This will inform the 5-Year extension of the Coastal Commission’s permit. High tide. Slurry Placement Barge used to build… Read More
MANHATTAN – Kansans on and around the water at Tuttle Creek Lake will get to see an innovative engineering solution in action this month that aims to save the reservoir from a muddy problem. The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently announced in a press release that it will launch the… Read More
The Panama Canal puts Panama on the map – but has also set it at the center of the US-China rivalry in Latin America. US President Donald Trump says he wants to “take back” the canal and his administration has pressured Panama to counter growing Chinese influence. The US military is back in the country… Read More