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A global shift in naval capabilities could be in the offing, with China’s massive navy modernization ambitions threatening the dominance of the U.S. – a development that puts Washington’s ability to control global waters at risk. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has warned that going by the rate at which China is modernizing its navy,… Read More
Prior to 2020, frac sand mining had been a declining industry in the Badger State. Wisconsin’s coveted northern white sand was proving too expensive to transport to sites across the country. Many companies migrated to Texas, closer to fracking operations that extract oil and gas. But one Texas-based company, Smart Sand Inc., is making a comeback in… Read More
Developers of a proposed dredging material processing facility in Gales Ferry unveiled a smaller plan on Thursday during a public informational meeting attended by about 175 people at Ledyard HIgh School. Officials from the Quincy, Massachusetts-based Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting now plan to use four acres, instead of 10, at the former Dow Chemical… Read More
Yikes! Ocean City has been invaded by a gigantic CRAB. But this is not your run-of-the-mill Jersey Shore crab that has claws, beady eyes and darts along the sand while trying to avoid becoming some seagull’s yucky dinner. This CRAB is part of an army of heavy construction equipment being assembled on the beaches as… Read More
Nearly $794 million in low-interest loans have been approved to more than 11,000 individuals whose homes or businesses were damaged by Hurricane Ian, newly released data shows. Federal officials project the amount of federal aid in loans will rise above $1 billion. More than half the money approved through the Small Business Administration, which oversees disaster loans, went to Lee… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers kicks off Phase 3 construction for the New Lock at the Soo as the contractor mobilizes to the Soo Locks. Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT), a joint venture headquartered in Westerville, Ohio began moving major equipment to the site via a barge in the Poe Lock on November 3… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District awards $1.3 million dredging contract to King Co., Inc, of Holland, Michigan Nov. 17 to dredge St. Joseph Harbor. Shoaling at the St. Joseph Harbor caused a vessel to touch bottom near the north side of the harbor entrance in October. Survey crews from the Detroit District’s… Read More
North Redington Beach’s mayor is worried Pinellas County may suffer the same fate as Daytona Beach in the next major storm. “We are already at a stage now that the first storm that comes in here, we’re not going to have a beach,” Mayor Bill Queen said. Pinellas County beaches have been renourished every five… Read More
Last week, parts of State Road A1A in Flagler County were washed into the ocean. For years, the county has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild the dunes on a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of beach in that area. The county says more sand and a bigger beach will provide more protection…. Read More
County officials called the destruction from Hurricane Nicole “unprecedented” during an update to the Volusia County Council on Tuesday, Nov. 15. “Seems like we’ve been using that word a lot,” Community Information Director Kevin Captain said. “It’s certainly devastating, and it’s definitely wrecked our beach profile.” Since the storm, officials have continuously urged residents to stay… Read More
Major construction is complete for the multi-year Upper Truckee Marsh Restoration project, Lake Tahoe’s largest ever wetland restoration, the California Tahoe Conservancy announced Monday. The Conservancy has completed steps to repair damage caused by 20th century development, restoring and enhancing hundreds of acres of wetland habitat. A new trail offers improved access for all to… Read More
Crews in Treasure Island Monday started removing two dune walkovers they said Hurricane Ian and Tropical Storm Nicole damaged beyond repair. Public works crews said Nicole specifically took more sand from part of Sunset Beach than they’ve lost in recent history. “Previously, we’d lose maybe one or two feet at any given time, and it has clearly been way worse for… Read More
WSP USA, a leading environment, engineering, and professional services consultancy, is collaborating with Rutgers University on a joint project to develop an engineered oyster reef ecosystem that will help protect coastlines from storm waves and erosion. “Reefense: A Mosaic Oyster Habitat for Coastal Defense,” being led by Rutgers University, was recently awarded a $12.6 million grant… Read More
After a major contraction of Wisconsin’s frac sand mining industry, companies that survived recent downturns are seeing demand for sand used to drill for oil and natural gas rise again. A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shows Texas based Smart Sand, Inc., which has mines in western and southwestern Wisconsin, reported a 41 percent… Read More
The Providence River is being dredged once again. The dredging is part of a three-phase maintenance project being conducted by The Nature Conservancy and the Coastal Resources Management Council. The first phase, which included dredging around the basin at Waterplace Park, was completed in the winter of 2019-20. The second phase, which is happening now,… Read More