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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
By Elise Plunk A federal judge has rescinded a federal permit for a coastal restoration project in the Atchafalaya Basin, marking a win for environmental groups who sued to block the work.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
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
By Mike Schuler The United Nations Security Council failed Tuesday to pass a Gulf-backed resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, after Russia and China vetoed the measure—laying bare deep geopolitical divisions as maritime traffic through the critical chokepoint remains near collapse. The draft resolution, led by Bahrain and supported by the… Read More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A new beach renourishment project is set to begin after work wraps up on the north end of Myrtle Beach. The City of Myrtle Beach announced Monday that a separate renourishment project in the Arcadian Shores area, paid for by the City of Myrtle Beach and Horry County, is scheduled… Read More
By Donald Davidson While listening to Executive Director Michael Hare give testimony regarding the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s 2027 annual plan, I wondered if the top brass at the agency had forgotten a critical aspect of their mission. It’s in their name. Restoration. During this year’s presentation, I was struck by the overwhelming focus on… Read More
By Charles Swenson Georgetown County Council is due to approve a contract this week for monitoring sand on the beaches, the first step toward creating “engineered beaches” that will qualify for federal and state disaster aid. The council will also adopt the first update to the county’s beachfront management plan since 1992. “This is a… Read More
As a Wisconsin-based energy and infrastructure contractor, Michels Corporation pursues opportunities that allow us to significantly improve our state’s resources. Few projects match the scale, complexity, and long-term environmental significance of Milwaukee’s Dredged Material Management Facility (DMMF). This project is not only a largescale construction effort in a high-profile location, but also a critical milestone… Read More
A pilot project in Marin County, California is exploring the use of small-scale, low-cost dredging to help sustain local wetlands threatened by sea level rise. The plan involves using a water injection technique to liquefy sediment in Gallinas Creek and allow the suspended particles to flow into the nearby China Camp marsh, nourishing the wetland… Read More
By Ethan Stein SINGER ISLAND, Fla. — Palm Beach County said it has no plans to restore beaches along Singer Island this year, according to records WPTV obtained from the county. County staff said it made the decision not to place sand on the 1.3 miles of beach, with some areas accessible and not accessible… Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), and the Town of Charlestown, along with project partners and supporters including members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, the Rhode Island Salt Ponds Coalition, Save The Bay, and the University of Rhode Island/Rhode Island Sea Grant today celebrated… Read More
By Bojan Lepic The US Department of the Interior has announced the start of a phased plan to establish the Marine Minerals Administration, which will bring together the functions of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). According to the Department, this action is intended to… Read More
The Department of the Interior today announced that U.S. energy production reached record levels in 2025, with offshore oil production totaling over 714 million barrels, the highest annual output on record. “President Trump has made it clear that America should fully develop its abundant energy resources in a way that strengthens our economy and benefits… Read More
The insurer of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the container ship Dali. ACE American Insurance Company, part of Chubb, confirmed the agreement during a federal court hearing in Baltimore. The amount matches the $350 million the insurer paid to the state of Maryland… Read More
Emergency construction is set to begin to repair severe beach erosion in North Wildwood. Officials say the city is at imminent risk of a dune breach along with damage to the city’s infrastructure. Construction on a new bulkhead will begin this week, and should be completed before Memorial Day. City leaders say recent storms and… Read More