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Six environmental organizations outline concerns about shipbuilding, repair and breaking in Union Bay

Canada

By Kendall Hanson Six environmental organizations are taking their concerns about a proposed shipbuilding, repair and recycling facility in Union Bay to Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby. The organizations say Union Bay is not the right location for such work and it’s calling for any review processes related to this proposal… Read More

Dredging Begins in Mississippi Sound for Year-Long Biloxi Beach Replenishment Project

MS, United States

By Hunter Ezelle BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — Sand is being pumped as part of a year-long beach replenishment project. Contractors began dredging the Mississippi Sound in Biloxi near the lighthouse Monday morning. The silt and sand appear black when they’re first pumped up from underwater, but after being spread across the beach, they gradually lighten and… Read More

Louisiana wants oil firms to pay for coastal damage. A Supreme Court ruling just made that harder

LA, United States

A U.S. Supreme Court decision has struck a serious blow to Louisiana’s longstanding efforts to hold oil companies responsible for coastal damage, leaving state officials with a stark choice of whether to press ahead with the fight or seek to settle now. The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling on Friday was a narrow decision on a technical issue,… Read More

$10 million beach renourishment project by GLDD underway on Holiday Isle in Destin

FL, United States

Sand placement on Holiday Isle beaches began Sunday as part of the $10 million federally funded restoration effort By Jared Williams The dredge for Okaloosa County’s $10 million beach renourishment project in Destin arrived a day ahead of schedule last Friday, with construction activity in the western section of the project area beginning Saturday, Okaloosa County announced…. Read More

Sarasota dredging project ramps up on key creek after flooding

FL, United States

Work begins near Tamiami Trail as part of a larger Sarasota effort tied to past flooding and a much bigger project still to come Source

U.S. Supreme Court sides with oil companies on venue for coastal lawsuit, but $745M Chevron verdict remains intact for now

United States

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday handed oil and gas companies a significant procedural win in Louisiana’s long-running coastal damage litigation, ruling unanimously that certain lawsuits can be moved from state to federal court. The decision comes a year after a landmark $745 million verdict against Chevron in a state court in Plaquemines Parish —… Read More

Pensacola Beach dredging project to hit main Casino Beach area as it nears completion

FL, United States

The project started in January and will stretch from Park East to Park West near Fort Pickens. Dredging will soon begin in front of busiest part. Source

Port 32 Jacksonville Wraps Up Dredging Project

FL, United States

PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) – a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of a growing collection of marina assets announced that PORT 32 Jacksonville has completed a comprehensive dredging project. The project deepened marina slips to an average of five feet at mean low water and opened previously inaccessible berths closer to shore. Set at the intersection… Read More

Jersey Shore town just got $1 million to fix its beach. Where the money came from is surprising

NJ, United States

By Victoria Gladstone | NJ.com A South Jersey beach town is spending $1 million to prevent further erosion from its diminishing beaches. Bay Head Mayor William Curtis said two jetties damaged during Superstorm Sandy are being repaired this summer, with the money coming from a local group. Bill Gage, president of the Bay Head Improvement… Read More

Freeman Park to close for beach nourishment equipment removal

NC, United States

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – Freeman Park will be closed for three days next week as part of the beach nourishment project, town officials said. According to the Town of Carolina Beach, the contractor, Norfolk Dredging, finished the sand placement portion of the project earlier this week and has begun removing equipment. The town said… Read More

North Myrtle Beach begins dunes restoration in north Cherry Grove section

SC, United States

By: Mike Duprez mike North Myrtle Beach has commenced dunes restoration in the north section of Cherry Grove near Inlet Point. There was an abundance of sand left over from the 2025 dredging project and that sand is now being put to use. “It’s great,” said North Myrtle Beach Mayor J. Baldwin. “We had a… Read More

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock stock (US3903331032): Why does its dredging dominance matter more now for infrastructure plays?

TX, United States

By Elena Harper, Senior Markets Editor  Great Lakes Dredge & Dock leads U.S. dredging with critical port and coastal projects fueling steady demand. For investors in the United States and English-speaking markets worldwide, its role in infrastructure renewal offers resilient exposure amid federal spending. ISIN: US3903331032 Core Business Model: Dredging as Essential Infrastructure Service Great… Read More

Norfolk Dredging’s Carolina Beach renourishment reaches a close

NC, United States

Carolina Beach’s $20-million sand renourishment project is coming to an end as crews begin to pack up engines and pipes along the beach. The park is expected to reopen Thursday, April 23. Norfolk Dredging, the contractor who worked on the 2026 beach nourishment project, completed its sand placement and is now demobilizing by removing the turbine engines… Read More

Lincoln Beach reopening delayed to 2027

LA, United States

Plans to redevelop Lincoln Beach are moving forward, but a newly extended timeline is raising questions from residents eager to see progress at the historic site. City officials say the long-awaited project in New Orleans East is now expected to be completed in 2027, pushing the timeline back as planning and approvals continue. Lincoln Beach… Read More

WEDA CALLS FOR 2026 SAFETY AWARD NOMINATIONS

United States

Western Dredging Association (WEDA), through its Safety Commission, recognizes the achievements in Safety Excellence made by WEDA Members annually. The WEDA Safety Commission awards multiple categories of achievement, including: – Dredging Project – Dredging Company – Industry Trade Partner – Government/Stakeholder Safety Award submissions are now open for 2026. Review the following  guidance and send your… Read More

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