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LSU said Friday that the final permit needed for full-fledged work on a restoration of the University Lakes system is in and that construction on its yearlong first phase should start by the end of the month. A collection of local agencies is working to improve the series of six lakes between City Park and… Read More
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a final request for proposals for one of four domains that make up an $8 billion contract vehicle for professional, scientific and technical services. ProTech 2.0 is a vehicle designed for the delivery of research, engineering and consulting services across the four domains of satellites, fisheries, weather and… Read More
Santa Barbara County is conducting emergency dredging operations at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh to limit the flood risk for adjacent properties. Operations are expected daily as needed and last until July of 2023. After creek flows receded following heavy rains earlier this year, the Carpinteria Salt Marsh had notable sedimentation, the process of depositing sediment… Read More
It’s so far, so good for the $8.2 million South Siesta Beach Repair Project, as smooth sailing is the report from Carolyn Eastwood, the director of Sarasota County’s capital projects. “Everything is moving along as planned,” Eastwood said. Only one day of bad weather has emerged since the project’s April 24 inception, it coming on… Read More
Some coastal cities are still making repairs from the damage left behind by Hurricane Zeta in 2020. Long Beach’s harbor is a strong reminder of the destruction caused by the late-season storm. “It’s discouraging. Pass Christian, Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs; they all have their harbors built back, so I don’t know what the issue is… Read More
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the completion of shoreline construction at Hurst Creek in Dorchester County, the second of the department’s 24 Resiliency through Restoration Initiative pilot projects. In this project, nearly 1,200 linear feet of living shoreline was completed along the mouth of the Hurst Creek along the Choptank River. “Resilient shorelines are… Read More
The Popponesset approach channel may be dredged this summer despite a variety of delays that have so far made it impossible, according to Mashpee town staff. Paperwork has been submitted for the channel to be dredged in June, Mashpee Harbormaster Robert Tomaino told residents at an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 31, but the project… Read More
Workers’ comp provider LWCC is recognizing 70 Louisiana companies with its Safest 70 Award. Established in 2008, the award honors policyholders who share LWCC’s unwavering commitment to workplace safety. These are businesses and organizations that consistently go above and beyond safety expectations to exemplify leadership in improved working environments. From employee fitness programs and medical… Read More
Additional sediment testing will allow negotiations to continue regarding a dredging project in the Little Assawoman Bay. Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council approved a request from Councilman Bill Rymer, chair of the town’s dredging committee, to proceed with additional sediment testing in the Little Assawoman Bay at a cost of $23,000. In a… Read More
Excess greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are a major driver of climate change. Mitigating climate change in the future will require both decarbonization – such as transitioning to renewable energy sources – and carbon dioxide removal, which involves extracting already existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A recent study led by Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)… Read More
Dredging is an essential process for many industries, from coastal restoration to mining. It involves removing the sediment, rocks, and debris from the bottom of bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. This process is vital for maintaining safe navigation, preventing flooding, and restoring ecosystems. However, dredging is not just limited to coastal… Read More
Dredging the Moriches Inlet and Shinnecock Inlet were the two most challenging out of five such projects that the contractors recently completed on the South Shore of Long Island, federal officials said. Houston-based Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company LLC dredged more than 1 million cubic yards combined from all five waterways — the other three were… Read More
The Barcelona Harbor is currently getting dredged. Workers were apparently clearing out a channel between the breakwalls Wednesday afternoon. The channel used to offer a direct path between the lake and harbor, but sand driven by storms covered it a couple years ago. Boats can still get in and out of the harbor by going… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open house later this month to provide more information about the proposed project. Wilmington harbor was deepened several times over the last century. The North Carolina ports authority wants to do it again — from 42 feet to 47 feet — to bring in larger cargo… Read More
By Judith Powers A wetland feature dominated by Western grasswort (Lilaeopsis occidentalis) and Water Smartweed (Polygonum amphibium) at the Miller Sands study location in Oregon adjacent to the Columbia River navigation channel. The mainland can be seen in the background. The team found the sites still functioning and thriving because they were created using natural… Read More