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Norfolk demolishes recently finished Ocean View beach ramp due to erosion

VA, United States

Norfolk is demolishing a large Ocean View beach ramp just months after construction due to storm damage and significant erosion, according to city officials. Most of the $430,000 structure — which was built partly as an accessway for emergency vehicles — is being torn down following extreme beach erosion from several offshore hurricanes and nor’easters,… Read More

U.S. govt. shutdown, tiger beetles stall Mill Creek Landing dredging

VA, United States

Year in, year out, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors seeks ways to address silt and sand that every ten to 12 months returns to blanket the waterside opening of Mill Creek public boat landing in Wake. Middlesex County Planning and Zoning Director David Kretz reported to supervisors on Oct. 6 that the permit process… Read More

Boca Inlet (Mostly) Clear As Dredging Fights Sand Pileup

FL, United States

Extreme shoaling along the north jetty of Boca Raton Inlet has been mostly removed by a city-owned dredge boat this week, following a series of storms at the end of September which were immediately followed by a “king tide” earlier this month. The buildup of sand caused a stir on social media, where drone photos… Read More

Palm Beach greenlights new budget for a project to rebuild the South End’s sand dunes

FL, United States

Key Points  The project will see the town replenish the dunes along the coastline stretching just south of the Lake Worth Pier to La Bonne Vie Condominium. A Palm Beach project to replenish the sand dunes south of Lake Worth Pier is expected to begin in November, after the Town Council unanimously approved the project’s… Read More

A 30-Year Commitment for Montauk Beach

NY, United States

Town to pay $28M to keep sand on Montauk beach East Hampton Town’s projected cost of renourishing the sandy beach created by the Fire Island to Montauk Point coastal storm risk management project will be about $28 million over 30 years, according to a project partnership agreement discussed by the town board at Tuesday’s work… Read More

Erosion takes a bite out of Bethany Beach

DE, United States

BETHANY BEACH, DE — The Nor’easter that hit Delmarva’s coast earlier this week damaged shorelines in multiple coastal Delaware towns, including Bethany Beach. Erosion at Bethany Beach caused a steep shelf along the town’s boardwalk, ranging from six to eight feet in depth. The damage prompted many of the central beach access points to be… Read More

U.S.-China competition deepening on rare earths, biotech and shipbuilding

China

Chinese restrictions on rare earth mineral exports could have detrimental impacts on the U.S. defense industry, according to Sen. Todd Young. Rare earths are critical to defense products such as artificial intelligence microchips and parts of the newest U.S. stealth bombers. Mr. Young, Indian Republican, says Beijing’s dominance over the processing of the materials is emerging as… Read More

Rep Clay Higgins (R-La) Complains about Corp Lack of Action on Dredging the Vermillion River

LA, United States

It’s October 7, 2025, and Rep. Clay Higgins is not amused. Donning a pair of tinted glasses, a Bluetooth earpiece and an “Israel Defense Forces” baseball hat, the congressman stands on a strip of grass next to the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds near Judice, recording one of his signature selfie-style videos. The subject of… Read More

Delmarva Coast Beaches Hit Hard After Nor’easter

DE, United States

BOWERS BEACH / SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. — The nor’easter that swept through Delmarva over the weekend took a bite out of Delaware’s coastline. In the aftermath of that storm, significant erosion and damage were left behind in communities like Bowers Beach and Slaughter Beach. At Slaughter Beach, longtime visitor Arlina Renee said she was surprised by the… Read More

This Day in 1989 the Steam Powered Dredge “Montgomery” was Listed as National Historic Landmark

United States

1989: Dredge Montgomery Recognized Recognition: The U.S. Snagboat Montgomery was listed as a National Historic Landmark. Service: Operated from 1926 to 1982, it was crucial for maintaining river navigation by removing obstacles. Significance: This recognition highlights the importance of dredges in historical and environmental contexts. The U.S. Snagboat Montgomery was a steam-powered sternwheeler that removed… Read More

Louisiana Court Blocks Commonwealth LNG Plant Permit

LA, United States

The ruling effectively blocks construction while state officials study the project’s climate and community impacts. A Louisiana court has tossed out a key permit for a massive liquefied natural gas export terminal along the Gulf Coast. On Friday, Louisiana’s 38th Judicial District Court ordered state environmental regulators to redo their analysis for Commonwealth LNG’s coastal use permit,… Read More

NC 12 reopens from Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe

NC, United States

Update: At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, NCDOT re-opened NC12 on Hatteras from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe.  NCDOT crews will continue reinforcing the dune Wednesday. NC 12 is still closed on Ocracoke. Check DriveNC.gov or back here for the latest travel info. NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe closed again Oct. 14 at 3:45 p.m…. Read More

Beach erosion worsens in Fort Pierce with no immediate solution

FL, United States

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — High tides and recent tropical activity are intensifying beach erosion in Fort Pierce, creating large cliffs near the Inlet. Locals are increasingly calling on St. Lucie County for a long-term solution to the endless cycle of sand dumping and erosion. Rough surf and high winds in mid-October currently leave beachgoers with… Read More

Ponce Inlet jetty walkway repair plan in the making

FL, United States

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia County coast took a beating over the weekend with the rough surf and high tides destroying a brand new section of the Ponce Inlet jetty walkway. The walkway is well known for many reasons, one of which is the ability to see a pair of dolphins every now and… Read More

Bay Head officials say nor’easter beach damage will cost millions to repair

NJ, United States

The nor’easter came less than two months after the passage of Hurricane Erin offshore. Damage assessment is underway at the Jersey Shore following a nor’easter that tore through New Jersey Sunday night into Monday. Northern Ocean County just saw a $73 million beach replenishment this year – and on some beaches, a lot of that… Read More

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