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By Timothy Malcolm The hottest makeover trend in the U.S. is happening on the beaches of the Gulf Coast, where crews are dumping and smoothing new sand into place, improving the health of these areas ahead of what should be a busy spring and summer. This week, the Santa Rosa Island Authority provided an update on an extensive and multimillion-dollar… Read More
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced a Proposed Notice of Sale for the third offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed lease sale, known as Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 3, or BBG3, is scheduled to take place on Aug. 12, 2026. This sale… Read More
By Steve Puterski OCEANSIDE — The city’s ambitious sand replenishment program has moved into a new phase with physical modeling in a directional wave basin. Known as RE:BEACH, the pilot program’s goal is to strengthen coastal resilience, while protecting and enhancing public access, surfing resources, and replenishing and retaining beach sand along the city’s southern… Read More
By Mahealani Richardson HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has completed a $7.6 million improvement project at Maunalua Bay, including the first dredging of the entrance channel since Henry Kaiser created it in the 1960s. The project included dredging of the entrance channel and boat ramp, improvements to the eroded… Read More
By Maegan Summers DELAWARE — Beach replenishment projects slotted for communities along Delaware’s coast have been delayed due to a lack of federal funding, according to town officials. A representative with the Army Corps of Engineers said both the Dewey/Rehoboth Beach area and the Bethany/South Bethany areas were eligible for beach replenishment funding in the… Read More
Severe winter conditions this February led to significant icing across several Cape Cod harbors, restricting commercial fishing activity, limiting emergency access, and placing strain on docks and waterfront infrastructure. In Sesuit Harbor, the County dredge Cod Fish II was immobilized in the inner harbor for nearly two weeks due to heavy ice conditions. For local… Read More
Dredging of the Saco River will take place next month, and the sand will be used to fortify Camp Ellis beach. The dredging will begin the week of March 2, and will run for two weeks, said Public Works Director Travis Moore at a community meeting last week at the Camp Ellis Fire Station. Sand… Read More
Separated by less than 50 miles of roadway at the Jersey Shore, Ocean City and Surf City have more than just the Atlantic Ocean as their easternmost point in common. Another shared trait was on full display Feb. 13 as federal officials toured several towns to survey beach erosion. “We know this is a big… Read More
The February 17 Marco Island City Council meeting stretched late into the evening, drawing extensive public comment and debate on topics ranging from state legislative uncertainty and city finances to dredging proposals and advisory board appointments. Among the first major items was a first-quarter financial update from Finance Director Carol McDermott. Vice-Chair Rene Champagne praised… Read More
This is a new construction dredge material placement area at the Beltway 8 portion of Segment 4 of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion, also known as Project 11. This new placement area will safely contain the sediment and other materials removed from the channel during dredging operations. Project 11 adds significant value to the nation… Read More
By Alexandra Kay The reality TV show Bering Sea Gold follows the activities of gold-seekers dredging off the coast of Nome. While the show captures the drama of dredge operators jockeying for position over gold-rich patches, personality conflicts, and the occasional big strike, the details of how this mining activity is regulated rarely make it… Read More
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – With all the snow still on the ground, it’s tough to imagine that in only a few months, it will be spring. Berkeley Shores residents want to make sure the lagoons and beach are ready for warmer weather. The co-president of the Berkeley Shores Civic Association spoke about dredging and… Read More
The Department of Beaches and Harbors has issued a correction advising that out of the six bathrooms five of them are open. Only the Surfrider remans closed pending final septic repairs By Barbara Burke Residents demand accountability as aging septic systems, stalled repairs, and marine debris from the Palisades Fire intensify concerns over stewardship of… Read More
By Zachary Ehrmann Alabama lawmakers passed new legislation in February to protect Mobile Bay ecosystems and maintain vital shipping operations, per Yellowhammer. The new laws will prioritize both environmental protection and the economy. The Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved HB181, restricting thin-layer dredge disposal known as “mud dumping” but still allowing continued channel dredging vital to… Read More
By Chris Gray, Gulf Coast Reporter Just in time for Spring Break, the Texas General Land Office and its partners have restored more than 5,300 linear feet of a popular beach on Galveston’s West End. Even better, it’s one of the beaches where it’s legal to bring alcohol (just not in a glass container). The GLO noted Tuesday in a… Read More