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The county’s beach nourishment project was supposed to get started last month, but it’s faced a series of delays. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Dredging was finally set to begin again at Pass-a-Grille Beach. The county’s beach nourishment project was supposed to get started last month, but it’s faced a series of delays. “We started a… Read More
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and Bechtel Energy (Bechtel) have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project under development, about 90 miles east of Houston, in Port Arthur, Texas. “We are thrilled to achieve this milestone with Bechtel for… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.7 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on July 16 for critical repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project marks the largest investment ever in Great Sodus Bay by the Corps of Engineers, ensuring the… Read More
With the president of a leading cruise line committing to going green, offering shore power became essential for places like Pier 66. The purpose? For cruise ships to switch off their engines while docking and use electricity instead, conserving fuel and reducing emissions. This change would lead to cleaner air for Seattle and other ports… Read More
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden’s administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law. The projects range from coast to coast, with the largest providing an additional $1.4 billion to help replace two… Read More
Increasing demand for this seemingly abundant and common material harms human and natural communities — and fuels a lucrative and dangerous illegal industry. Coastal ecosystems — including oyster reefs, sandy beaches, mangrove forests and seagrass beds — provide important habitat for marine life and food and recreation for people. They also protect shorelines from waves and storms…. Read More
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), the European social partners for maritime transport, join forces to launch the ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ initiative, according to ECSA’s release. ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ is a mutual commitment of ECSA and ETF seeking to identify and address the challenges of digitalisation for shipping… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), is beginning preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document to address the maneuverability and safety concerns within the federal channel of Gordon and Big Marco passes in Naples, Florida. Collier County is the Non-Federal Sponsor (NFS) for this maintenance dredging project…. Read More
More sand is on the way for eroded Pass-a-Grille Beach, Pinellas County officials announced last week. Why it matters: Periodic renourishment is necessary to restore beaches from natural and hurricane-induced erosion. Healthy shorelines help protect waterfront habitats and communities from storms — and keep Tampa Bay’s beloved beaches accessible. State of play: Workers are set to dredge and… Read More
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone recently secured $1.25 million in Community Project Funding for the Alberta Lake Environmental Cleanup and Restoration Project in Neptune Township. This initiative will include dredging, environmental cleanup and replanting of native species to restore the health and functionality of Alberta Lake, a manmade reservoir that plays a vital role in managing stormwater… Read More
BARRE, Vt. – Last week’s torrential rains made rivers jump their banks again. That’s left some victims asking what can be done to protect their communities from flooding. Some suggest dredging– or digging out the middle of rivers– could solve problems in places like Barre. But others warn dredging can have unintended consequences downstream and… Read More
On Thursday, July 18, NOAA Fisheries will share the 32 new transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects recommended for funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. The nearly $220 million in funding will help facilitate projects that will have a transformative impact across the country — through capstone projects that build… Read More
Governor Hochul today announced $7.7 million for shoreline restoration on Long Island. The investment will help to repair the eroded Baxter Beach shoreline in Port Washington. The erosion and loss of shoreline has led to substantial flooding, endangering communities and affecting plant and marine life. “Long Islanders understand how quickly a rainy day can turn… Read More
Nearly $1 million was appropriated to the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program (Hawaiʻi Sea Grant) for the development of a beach and dune management plan for the North Shore of Oʻahu, specifically focusing on the area between Sunset Beach and Sharks Cove. An important component of the project is community engagement and outreach so that the outcomes and pilot demonstration… Read More
The City of Martinez has been notified by Suntex Marinas, the company that recently acquired the City’s longtime marina operator, Almar Marina Management, that Suntex will exercise its option to terminate its marina management contract with the City effective August 21, 2024. Although the City cannot speculate about Suntex’s business decision, Suntex primarily owns the… Read More