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Federal support pulled for Tybee Island sand restoration plan

GA, United States

By Grace Rodriguez TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — A major project to restore sand to Tybee Island’s beach has been set back for this year, according to Tybee Island Mayor Brian West. The project would have brought much-needed sand back to the shoreline, which has eroded over time. West said he learned this week that plans for… Read More

AIWA Announces Release of FY2026 Corps Work Plan

United States

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) announced that on April 7, the Administration released the FY2026 Corps’ Work Plan. The plan identifies final funding amounts for the current fiscal year. The FY26 Work Plan can be accessed through this link. Below are the totals for each state: the first number is the President’s budget, followed by the amount… Read More

North Wildwood Rebuilds Beaches with Giant Steel Walls

NJ, United States

The coastal town of North Wildwood, New Jersey is undertaking a major beach restoration project, installing 35-foot tall steel bulkheads to protect against ongoing beach erosion and storm damage. The bulkhead system, which involves driving interlocking sheets of metal into the sand, will create a continuous barrier from 3rd Street to the 16th Street lifeguard… Read More

Portland, Me. Completes Dredging Project

ME, United States

Seasonal dredging work at Portland Harbor is complete, with crews restoring thousands of feet of berthing space for the first time in more than 70 years.

Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) Worked with USACE to Secure $99 million to Fight Beach Erosion in S. Jersey

NJ, United States

In a statement, Van Drew said he had worked with the Army Corps to make South Jersey a priority and said the funding would provide stronger protection and stability for shoreline communities. U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew said Monday that South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More

GLDD in the Middle of $72 million Multiple Beach Restortations in Myrtle Beach Area

SC, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the middle of a $72 million beach renourishment project along 26 miles of Grand Strand shoreline. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company began pumping sand onto North Myrtle Beach in December 2025, moved to Myrtle Beach in February 2026, and will reach Surfside Beach by summer 2026…. Read More

Louisiana $1.5 billion Coastal Plan Hits Delay in Legislature

LA, United States

Louisiana’s $1.5 billion annual plan for coastal protection and restoration ran into a delay at the state Legislature on Wednesday after advocates raised concerns over a major change in strategy by Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration. The advocacy group Women of the Storm, formed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, has posed a series of questions to the… Read More

Cool pics from C&C Marine 30” dredge under construction

LA, United States

C&C Marine & Repair has successfully lifted and set the ladder and A-frame onto our nearly completed 30-inch spec cutter suction dredge. Projects like this reflect the skill, coordination, and craftsmanship of the team behind every build at C&C Marine & Repair. See more pics at Source. Source

Join a conversation about coastal resilience and the future of the Port Royal Sound

SC, United States

OKATIE — The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab and the Coastal Community Foundation will host a forum on coastal resilience April 8 at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center. The event, “Balancing Conservation and Development in the Port Royal Sound,” begins at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at 310 Okatie Highway. The Port Royal Sound watershed contains… Read More

Deer Run Golf Course Flooded as DNR Plans Dredging Project

WI, United States

Deer Run Golf Course in Brillion, Wisconsin has struggled with severe flooding for years, with the owner having to install a pump to try to move water off the green. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ducks Unlimited plan to begin a dredging project this spring to address the ongoing water issues, removing excess… Read More

Commission to consider updating inlet hazard areas

NC, United States

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is to meet next week to consider proposed language amendments for inlet hazard areas. The meeting for the commission, which establishes policies for the N.C. Coastal Management Program and adopts rules for both the Coastal Area Management Act and the N.C. Dredge and Fill Act, will begin with a… Read More

Dredging at Portland harbor is finished, city says

ME, United States

Crews deepened and restored thousands of feet of berthing, according to the city. Source

Jersey Shore will get $99M after severe erosion. See which beach towns will benefit

NJ, United States

By Eric Conklin | NJ.com Several New Jersey beaches hit hardest by erosion will receive long‑awaited replenishment after federal officials approved tens of millions of dollars for nourishment projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia office announced Tuesday that it plans to carry out $99 million in beach replenishment projects in Cape May County… Read More

Federal judge pulls CPRA permit for Atchafalaya Basin sediment project

LA, United States

By Elise Plunk A federal judge has rescinded a federal permit for a coastal restoration project in the Atchafalaya Basin, marking a win for environmental groups who sued to block the work. Judge Brian A. Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana ruled March 31 that the U.S. Army Corps… Read More

Fort Myers Beach Pier, Blind Pass dredging and pickleball courts on Pine Island get some action by Lee Commissioners

FL, United States

The Fort Myers Beach Pier, dredging of an almost filled in Blind Pass and pickleball courts on Pine Island were among issues the Lee County Board of County Commissioners tackled on Tuesday. The county will take a major step to rebuild the landmark pier on Fort Myers Beach. Commissioners Tuesday approved a contract for a… Read More

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