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Plan to revive this dying Louisiana swamp along Interstate 10 gets a big boost in funding

LA, United States

The dying Maurepas Swamp between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is another step closer to being revitalized thanks to a $60 million grant, the last major funding needed to construct the nearly $500 million project within one of the largest forested wetlands in the country. The project, led by the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, aims to… Read More

America’s maritime future depends on building our workforce today

United States

Matt Sermon, head of the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program, in this op-ed puts out the call for a larger shipbuilding workforce as a national security imperative. This Friday, the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Office will celebrate hundreds of new maritime workers at our National Signing Day in Washington, DC. These men and women… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Local Beach Access and Expedite Coastal Restoration

FL, United States

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622, legislation that restores local authority to recognize recreational customary use of Florida’s beaches and streamlines beach restoration efforts in small Gulf Coast counties. “Senate Bill 1622 protects public beach access and streamlines beach restoration in Gulf Coast counties,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I was happy to… Read More

Harbor dredging underway in South Haven

MI, United States

Harbor dredging is underway in South Haven as the city seeks to keep the waterway open to boat traffic. South Haven Assistant City Manager Michael Landis tells us Pero Marine started dredging a couple of weeks ago, but then there was a weather delay of about a week. As of Tuesday, the crew was back… Read More

Black sludge from dredging project raises beach safety concerns in Ponce Inlet

FL, United States

People in Ponce Inlet are concerned that a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project meant to help with erosion could be causing other problems on the beaches. The pipes that line the beach are pumping out black sludge that’s left residue on the sand and an odor in the air. “I want some testing…. Read More

Lake Michigan beach will get extra sand from dredging project

MI, United States

SOUTH HAVEN, MI — Dredging operations are set to begin at the outer harbor of the South Haven pier heads, adding sand to a nearby public beach, the city of South Haven reports. The work is scheduled to finish within the next week, weather permitting, the city said on Tuesday, June 24. Sand will be… Read More

Maine alleges retaliation in suit over loss of salt marsh funds

ME, United States

AUGUSTA — The state is suing the federal government over the cancelation of $9 million in salt marsh restoration and storm resiliency funds. In a lawsuit filed this week, the Maine Department of Marine Resources alleges that the termination is part of a continuing pattern of retaliation for Maine’s stance on transgender athlete participation. However,… Read More

WEDA Journal: May 2025 issue released

World ,

WEDA Journal of Dredging The Journal of Dredging is published by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) to provide dissemination of technical and project information on dredging engineering topics. The peer-reviewed papers in this practice-oriented journal will present engineering solutions to dredging and placement problems, which are not normally available from traditional journals. Topics of interest… Read More

Cashman Dredging Completes Jacksonville Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project in Duval County, FL

FL, United States

Cashman Dredging is proud to announce the successful completion of the Jacksonville Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project in Duval County, FL for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Over 1,000,000 cubic yards of material were removed from the federal channel, ensuring safe, reliable access for commercial and military vessels. The work was completed in just over… Read More

Dredging along Turnbull Creek north of Jungle Road to finish by end of July

FL, United States

New Smyrna Beach’s Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee received an update on dredging north of Jungle Road from Public Works Director David Ray last Monday, June 16. “As of last week, they’ve taken 1,900 cubic yards of sediment out. They have about 500 feet left to finish and then they’re going to go back and [clean up]… Read More

Pinellas County leaders vote for $125 million emergency beach renourishment project

FL, United States

Officials say the project will help replace sand that was washed away by past storms following years of delays.  Source

Callan Marine’s 800,000 yd3 West Fork Dredging Placement Area Filling Up

TX, United States

Callan Marine’s San Jacinto West Fork dredging placement area near Luce Bayou is filling up…rather quickly. The City of Houston began its most recent dredging program with Callan on December 20, 2024 – six months ago. The goal: to move 800,000 cubic yards of sediment out of the river near the headwaters of Lake Houston. Position of… Read More

GreenSea IQ’s Bayonet AUGV Crawls from Beach to Sea After Beach Inspection

FL, United States

Watch the Bayonet 350 AUGV crawl from beach to sea during a beach inspection.

Coastal Erosion Problem May Have Simple Solution that has Proven Successful

World ,

Coastal communities can’t catch a break. Waves pound the shores, storms grow fiercer with the changing climate, and rising seas nibble away at the sand supporting coastal properties around the world. Standard defenses – sea walls, trucked-in sand, and injections of cement – buy time but rarely offer a lasting fix. Something simpler and sturdier… Read More

Orion completes Bahamas Pier project two months ahead of schedule

TX, United States

Project Update from the Grand Bahama Shipyard | Orion has officially received a Taking Over Certificate for the new finger pier extension—two months ahead of our deadline! The customer’s vessel, Blue Giant, has already moored at the new pier, marking a major milestone for this project. Progress continues across the scope with multiple structures now… Read More

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