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GULF SHORES, Ala. — Gulf Shores Public Works crews are using resident donated Christmas trees for beach restoration efforts. According to a city Facebook post, crews began the work this week at the beach access point by the resident parking lot. The post said those efforts include “leveling the sand under the blue access mat to… Read More
At this week’s meeting of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority governing board, the agency announced $6 million in coastal projects paid for through Gulf of America oil and gas royalties. The 11 projects are in Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Vermilion parishes, which will contribute more than $10 million in matching funds…. Read More
NTSB says there was ‘no excuse’ for missed safety check and calls for urgent assessment of 68 bridges across US The top US transportation safety agency said this week that the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse last March, after a cargo ship hit a support pillar, had been 30 times above the acceptable risk of breaking up if a vessel… Read More
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The City of Gulf Shores says on its City of Gulf Shores – Municipal Government Facebook page that beach restoration efforts started this week. Here is the post: This week, our Public Works crews began beach restoration efforts using the Christmas trees recycled by our residents this year! The restoration efforts… Read More
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and another Maryland crossing should undergo a “risk of collapse” test, Key Bridge investigators said. ANNAPOLIS, MD — As the National Transportation Safety Board continues its investigation into the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the safety administration has identified numerous bridges that are also at risk of collapse… Read More
The US senator highlighted the amplified significance the ship channel will have, not just locally, but state and worldwide once finished. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — U.S. Senator John Cornyn stopped by the Port of Corpus Christi on Wednesday to meet with local leaders and discuss the Corpus Christi Ship Channel improvement project. It is expected… Read More
Indian River County has 22.4 miles of beaches. Rep. Mike Haridopolos visited Tuesday to see restoration efforts firsthand, and see if he can be of support. The beaches represent $50 million in economic value. INDIAN RIVER SHORES — U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos walked along the beach at Beachcomber Lane with Indian River County and Indian… Read More
The meeting was located at the James Nix Center. Source
California lawmakers are proposing legislation that aims to reestablish safeguards for the state’s streams and wetlands in response to a Supreme Court ruling limiting federal clean water regulations. Supporters say the legislation has taken on heightened urgency as the Trump administration begins to scale back protections for many streams and wetlands, making them vulnerable to… Read More
SIOUX CITY – On Monday, staff requested the Sioux City City Council to amend a service provider agreement for the marina dredging project. The city council approved the amendment on a 5-0 vote. Back in February, the council approved a just under $60,000 agreement with Barcon Inc. to dredge the marina. Completion of sediment removal… Read More
By 2050, sea levels along the United States coast are expected to rise by 0.25 to 0.30 meters, increasing flooding in low-lying areas. Due to its unique geography and infrastructure network, the Florida Keys is particularly at risk of climate hazards such as sea level rise, hurricanes and flooding. Since 2015, the Florida Keys has… Read More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’ve been to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront lately, you may have noticed there’s quite a bit of work going on. It’s all part of the beach replenishment project in the resort area. The Army Corps of Engineers says its working with the city to protect structures, such as the boardwalk… Read More
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich.– The City of St. Joseph joined Benton Harbor and St. Joseph Charter Township to launch a new entity, the “St. Joseph River Harbor Authority,” to oversee future dredging projects and more. Local marina owners say an entity like this is needed; every year the water levels are different, and businesses rely on… Read More
Current Project (2025 / 2026) March 11, 2025: Town Manager, Kathryn Adams provided the following project updates to the Town Council: 2025 / 26 Renourishment Project (OSOKI): Rebidding by contracted engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol will take place in April. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit has been approved and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) lease is… Read More
If you don’t want to wake up from your hotel or rental balcony seeing and hearing the pumping machines and heavy equipment, plan accordingly. If you’re planning a week at the beach in northern Ocean County in late spring or early summer this year, it may be interrupted by the ongoing replenishment project. If you… Read More