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The dredging of Fountain Lake will not take place this summer because of issues tied to permitting for the project. Shell Rock River Watershed District Administrator Andy Henschel said during the Watershed Board of Managers meeting Tuesday that after watershed district staff and engineers had multiple meetings with DNR representatives over the last few months,… Read More
An enormous federal project meant to protect the coasts of multiple Jersey Shore towns is on the precipice of no longer happening at all because local mayors can’t agree on whether it makes sense. The “Five Mile Island” project, most recently estimated to cost about $54 million, has been more than a decade in the making…. Read More
Right now, there are still more than 160 easements needed between two separate projects. WASHINGTON — Pinellas County officials hope a recent trip to Washington will move beach nourishment projects forward. Commissioner Kathleen Peters called the meetings incredibly productive and said she’s optimistic but concerned that the easements are a big roadblock to getting beach… Read More
Coastal Watch recently held a volunteer event with residents of the Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club community in Fort Myers to help provide a natural solution to their eroding shoreline. Residents strategically planted mangroves, placed by Coastal Watch team members, in existing rocks and other mangrove roots. The plantings give the smaller seedlings a… Read More
SIOUX CITY – Sioux City is taking steps to re-open the Sioux City Marina, which was closed last year, and to take control of the marina from its current operator. Dredging of the silt buildup started last Monday, March 3. The city council has agreed to pay a company $60,000 to remove the sediment. That… Read More
The emergency dredging project intended to ensure safe navigation for fishermen undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Montauk Inlet is now complete, the Town of East Hampton… Source
In this insightful discussion, Bill Doyle, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America, shares his extensive experience in the maritime industry, covering topics from shipbuilding investments, port expansions, and national security concerns to the future of American shipping and dredging operations. Key Takeaways from the Video Major Investments in U.S. Shipping: CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and… Read More
What do you do with a big hole in the ground? You fill it, of course. The first phase of the long-awaited $25 million Portland Harbor dredging project — construction of a 9-acre confined aquatic disposal pit, or CAD cell — was completed early in March, wrapping up after 40 days despite bad winter weather, said Bill… Read More
INDIAN SHORES, Fla. — Pinellas County leaders are looking to move forward with the Sand Key Beach Nourishment project that would help bring in sand to create dunes and plant sea grass to keep the sand in place. The county says the Army Corps of Engineers requires that all property owners sign easements allowing public… Read More
DMYLES Inc.,* Niagara Falls, New York, was awarded a $9,297,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $9,297,000 were obligated at the time… Read More
The Jacksonville District will begin annual maintenance dredging of the Jacksonville Harbor Federal Navigation Channel in mid-March 2025. The $25 million contract was awarded to Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co., LLC on December 16, 2024. The federally-authorized Jacksonville Harbor navigation project provides deep draft vessels access to terminal facilities located within the city of… Read More
Environmental advocacy group Wild Ones warned Town of Hempstead residents about the dangers of Long Island’s changing coastlines during an informational session on Feb. 22. Held at the Merrick Library, the presentation was directed to all Long Island residents. “We feel important issues such as shoreline resiliency should be brought to the attention of our… Read More
The Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration Project entered phase two this week. The project spans approximately 3.5 miles from Bayfront Park to Cedar Point. Its purpose is to restore marsh habitat and increase the resilience of the Causeway, the only route in and out of Dauphin Island. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will place… Read More
Mobilization & Construction Progress Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) began pumping sand onto the beach on February 11th, across from Potato Road. Over the past three weeks, they have established the initial construction beach profile and extended the beach fill eastward towards Town Line Road. Although weather events have forced temporary shutdowns, overall… Read More
Surfers attempt to ride fast breaking hollow waves off the edge of a beach replenishment project. Large waves and offshore winds greeted the Jersey Shore after a storm moved through the previous day. Ortley Beach, NJ Thursday, March 6, 2025 Ben Gravy rides over a bodyboarder who dropped in on him while getting tubed. Surfers… Read More