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OXNARD, Calif. — A dredging project at Channel Islands Harbor was completed over the weekend. The H.R. Morris crew shut down the heavy equipment after moving 900,000 cubic yards of sand, according to Channel Islands Harbor Director Michael Tripp. The original goal was 2.5 million cubic yards, but the project started late, he said. Channel… Read More
NOAA’s workforce is down by 20% after layoffs of probationary workers, those who accepted a buyout offer and 1,300 workers fired last week. Overview: -‘A worst-case scenario is a harmful algal bloom forms and our drinking water managers aren’t prepared, and people get poisoned,’ expert tells Planet Detroit. -2 million people lost drinking water for… Read More
In the Pacific Northwest, our Marine team recently completed the Point Hudson Breakwater Replacement in Port Townsend, WA—an essential infrastructure project ensuring the long-term resilience of this historic marina. Working in two phases over consecutive winters, our team removed and replaced two aging jetties, reinforcing the marina’s protection against coastal erosion and rough waters. The… Read More
The largest beach restoration project in Texas is now complete. Crews recently finished Phase II of the McFaddin Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration Project in Port Bolivar, restoring 14.5 miles of beaches and dunes. This critical project helps protect vital marshlands and strengthens the coastline’s ability to recover from hurricanes and storms. The McFaddin National… Read More
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved critical funding for the construction of a new reservoir in the Rio Indio basin, marking a significant step toward ensuring water security for both the vital waterway and the country’s population. Resolution No. ACP-JD-RM 25-1542 allocates resources for the project, which aims to increase water storage capacity in response… Read More
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Hilton Head Island Beach renourishment program is one step closer to starting. The Town received permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Environmental Services, meaning the project will go out for bid in late March. The project was originally expected to start as… Read More
REDINGTON SHORES, Fla. – Time is running out for property owners in Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, and Redington Shores to sign critical easements for the Sand Key Beach Nourishment Project. Without these signed agreements, Pinellas County officials said on Thursday that the project cannot move forward, leaving the coastline vulnerable to erosion and storm damage. According to county… Read More
CEDARVILLE, Mich., Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Great Lakes Boat Building School is pleased to announce its rebranding as Marine Trades Institute, a new name encompassing the growth of the school’s educational programs and reflecting its expanded role in training the next generation of marine workers. The rebrand honors the school’s deep roots in boat building and… Read More
Louisiana’s wetlands are vital carbon storage centers, but destroying these reservoirs can accelerate harmful emissions that accelerate global warming, according to experts. The Trump administration is fast-tracking energy projects, such as the Blue Marlin Offshore Port crude oil pipeline near Lake Charles that could destroy about 234 acres of wetlands, according to the Environmental Integrity Project. New… Read More
The county is still missing 170 construction easement documents needed to move forward. Several Pinellas County Commissioners and Indian Shores Mayor Diantha Schear pleaded with property owners Thursday to sign documents needed to move forward with beach nourishment in Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores and Redington Shores. The deadline to complete construction easement documents is Friday. Currently,… Read More
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — The City of Georgetown has been faced with the question of having a single federal dredging project or starting a new one in addition to the one given by the state. The federal Inner Harbor dredging project in Georgetown is funded by a large sum of federal money procured by Sen…. Read More
Pier 1000 Marina in St. Joseph has started raising money to dredge part of the St. Joseph River this year. Berrien County has secured a state permit for dredging in the area of the island, where boaters last year reported concerningly low depths, but the county has made clear it will not pay for the… Read More
SARASOTA, Fla. — After historic flooding left entire neighborhoods submerged underwater, Sarasota County appears to be moving closer to solution-oriented action. Commissioners are backing a $75 million plan to dredge critical waterways, including Phillippi Creek, to mitigate future disasters. County staff presented the dredging plan at a public meeting on Tuesday. Runoff from Sarasota’s urban… Read More
The Atchafalaya Master Plan is a multi-year process driven by cutting-edge coastal science and extensive engagement from local interests. The Plan will be the cornerstone to guide future investments for decades to come. The Atchafalaya Master Plan is soliciting project ideas and concepts directly from the people of the Atchafalaya Region to include as part of… Read More
Tigertail Beach and outlying Sand Dollar Island on Marco Island have been renourished after damage from storms in 2024. Naples-based coastal engineering firm Humiston & Moore implemented what will be an ongoing plan to protect the natural elements, the water quality and the homes and condos behind them, reusing sand pushed by the storms instead of importing it…. Read More