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The advanced legislation reforms the Gulf of Mexico* Energy Security Act by increasing the revenue sharing cap by $150 million yearly for the next decade. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Chairman Gordon Dove applauds Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the House Committee on Natural Resources for the passage… Read More
Beach renourishment in the resort area ends but not every area planned in the project received attention. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’ve been at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over the last few months, chances are you’ve noticed piping and construction equipment along the beach. This was part of the beach replenishment project, which has… Read More
Neighbors in the lake’s coves are calling for better lake maintenance as the county eyes a potential partnership with private investment company “Lovejoy Capital.” MACON, Ga. — Neighbors on Lake Tobesofkee are excited about possible upgrades coming to the lake. On Thursday, private investment company Lovejoy Capital presented their ideas to Tobesofkee residents and lake… Read More
I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast… Read More
Sediment has created sandbars in the middle of Phillip Creek near the South Gate Community Center. Some residents, who experienced flooding during Tropical Storm Debby in 2024, believe dredging the creek could help reduce future flooding and are urging Sarasota County to do something about it. Sediment has created sandbars in the middle of Phillip… Read More
Five local leaders on Thursday signed a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requesting attention to resolve the delay in dredging the Grand Haven inner harbor. District 10 County Commissioner Josh Brugger, Grand Haven Mayor Bob Monetza, Ferrysburg Mayor Richard Carlson, Spring Lake Township Supervisor Jerry Rabideau and Spring Lake Village President Mark Powers are asking… Read More
ASHTABULA, Ohio – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will once again conduct dredging operations of the federal navigation channels in Ashtabula Harbor this summer. Engineers expect to clear nearly 45,000 cubic yards of material between July 1 and mid-August. That material will then be used to create up to 16.5 of new wetland… Read More
This spring and summer, Surf City residents and visitors will be greeted by fresh sand on the beach as a result of the Banks Channel Shallow Draft Navigation Project. Town officials said the improved channel will enhance navigation for both commercial and recreational boaters, along with the advantages of an expanded shore. “This added 60… Read More
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion on hold indefinitely, putting larger restoration efforts at risk The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is arguably the largest single habitat restoration project in American history. Designed to reconnect the Mississippi River to collapsing coastal wetlands of its delta southwest of New Orleans, when complete it would move up to 75,000 cubic feet per second of… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. — An ambitious project to restore a rapidly vanishing stretch of Louisiana coast that was devastated by the 2010 Gulf oil spill has been thrown deeper into disarray amid claims by Gov. Jeff Landry that his predecessor concealed an unfavorable study that it was feared could imperil the $3 billion effort. It’s a controversy that… Read More
Franklin County’s judge-executive says recovery efforts from the historic April flood are going well. Michael Mueller said Monday night’s town hall with Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson was well-attended and there’s been plenty of support from state agencies, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and American Red Cross. “I talked to Congressman Comer multiple times. He’s… Read More
CLEVELAND — A major dredging project is now underway along the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor, New York-based DMYLES, Inc., beginning work to clear out the vital shipping lanes. The $9 million effort is working to remove approximately 180,000 cubic yards of sediment from the federal… Read More
Perkins&Will, Arcadis North America, Kohn Pedersen Fox, HDR, Stantec, and Gensler top Building Design+Construction’s ranking of the nation’s largest transit facility architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2024, as reported in BD+C’s 2024 Giants 400 Report. Note: This ranking includes design revenue for work related to bus terminals, rail terminals, and transit stations. Source: Building Design+Construction’s 2024… Read More
Introduction As the 2025 high-water season intensifies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has mobilized a critical asset to protect one of America’s busiest waterways—the hopper dredger Wheeler. Now operating in the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River, the Wheeler is undertaking essential sediment removal to ensure continued navigation and minimize flood risks. These… Read More
Introduction In the wake of the devastating 2024 flooding, Sarasota County is moving quickly to address long-standing concerns along Phillippi Creek. After homes and businesses were submerged during the torrential downpours brought by Tropical Storm Debby, urgent calls for action led to the launch of multiple dredging initiatives. These efforts—bolstered by $75 million in federal… Read More