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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The state of Louisiana has withdrawn permit applications for one of its largest coastal restoration efforts, the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Project on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish. The project would have channeled up to 75,000 cubic feet per second of Mississippi River water and sediment into Breton Sound to build… Read More
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A major transformation is coming to the former Jeffboat site along Jeffersonville’s waterfront. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced approval of a $20 million grant from Lily Endowment Inc. to support redevelopment efforts. “We are grateful to Gov. Mike Braun and the IEDC team for their continued support of this redevelopment… Read More
A popular beach on Galveston’s West End will be closed for the remainder of 2025 for a major environmental project that, when completed, will restore nearly two miles of coastline to the island. As of Monday, officials have closed down Hershey Beach in preparation for the project, a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Texas General… Read More
An effort is on to convince the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to fund a study needed for a major Army Corps of Engineers dredging project at Mattituck Inlet. The Mattituck Park District, which owns the beaches to the east and west of the Army Corps jetties at the mouth of the federal… Read More
A secret to restoring the Chesapeake Bay is just waiting to be unearthed. In the maritime state of Maryland, dredging is done routinely to keep waterways navigable by removing shoals and making sure channels are deep enough for boats to pass. But the materials removed from the waterways — sediment, sand, mud — have to… Read More
On March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress for the first time in his second term. An hour and 20 minutes into his speech, he declared: “To boost our defense industrial base, we are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding…We used to… Read More
On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is highlighting progress and proven results in storm surge risk reduction and coastal restoration. Created in 2005 in direct response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the CPRA was charged with integrating hurricane protection and coastal restoration efforts… Read More
NEW YORK — (October 1, 2025) — MPA Delivery Partners, the joint venture of Mace, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), and Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) announced today that the team has been awarded a $665 million, 4.5-year contract extension by the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) to continue managing the successful delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). The… Read More
On September 19, Currituck County announced that it is developing a Beach Management Plan. The plan follows a five-year Shoreline Stability Assessment study by Coastal Protection Engineering (CPE), the company that will be the consultant for the Beach Management Plan. Currituck County Manager Rebecca Gay indicated that the county hopes to have a draft of… Read More
550,000 cubic yards of sand expected to be pumped over next month or so For the second time in less than 10 months, the beach immediately north of the Indian River Inlet is receiving lots and lots of sand. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, a contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, began… Read More
PUNA, Hawaii — More than seven years after lava from Kīlauea cut off communities in lower Puna, work is finally underway to reconnect residents and restore ocean access. Construction crews have been rebuilding Pohoiki Road and Highway 137, which were both buried under lava in 2018, cutting off access to Isaac Hale Beach Park and… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — A $15.1 million dredging project is now underway at Langan Lake in Mobile, marking the beginning of a long-anticipated effort to improve water quality and expand recreation. The project, which has been in the planning stages for more than seven years, will remove more than 225,000 cubic yards of sediment from the… Read More
Introduction The Channel Islands maintenance dredging program is once again underway, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with Ventura County and Manson Construction. This essential effort not only ensures safe navigation within the harbor but also plays a critical role in coastal resilience by providing fresh sand to nearby Hueneme… Read More
USACE completes Contract 10A for Florida’s EAA Reservoir Project, a key part of Everglades restoration. The $3.9B initiative aims to store water, reduce discharges and improve water quality in South Florida by 2029, showcasing major progress towards environmental and economic benefits for the region. The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)… Read More
Delray Beach has been named the beach with the bluest and clearest water in the Southeast, according to a new study by beach.com. Out of 1,346 beaches in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, Delray Beach earned the top spot, setting it apart as a premier destination for residents and visitors alike. The study analyzed five years… Read More