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WASHINGTON — More than a quarter of a billion dollars for local New Jersey projects — requested by Republicans and Democrats alike — is cleared after Congress passed a series of spending bills. Spread across at least 270 projects, the new money stands in stark contrast to funding that had been approved last year but was… Read More
Bunche Beach is undergoing restoration work with construction crews building a berm to protect the coastline after Hurricanes Ian and Milton left behind erosion. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-bunche-beach-restoration-hurricane-ian-lee/70291646 Source
By Charles Swenson Local officials plan to seek help from the state’s two senators to get approval for a project that will dredge silt from over 16 miles of creeks and channels in Murrells Inlet. Georgetown County applied to the Army Corps of Engineers in 2023 for a permit to dredge over 750,000 cubic yards of… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the first stretch of its federally funded $72 million Grand Strand Beach Renourishment Project, but a newly added stretch of coast will be financed by local taxpayers. Great Lakes Dock and Dredge, the contractor for the Army Corps’ renourishment in the Grand Strand, will also complete beach… Read More
The marine and ports construction sector is on track for notable expansion as global infrastructure needs evolve. With growing environmental concerns and technological advancements, this market is poised to undergo significant changes, driven by investments in modernizing port facilities and improving resilience against climate challenges. Let’s explore the current market outlook, key players, emerging trends,… Read More
By Brenno Carillo, Daytona Beach News-Journal Getting funding for Flagler County’s beach restoration plan has been a constant battle for local officials over the past few years. That’s why officials are celebrating the news of a $4.7-million contribution from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, made this week to Flagler County. In a press release, the county said… Read More
BUXTON, N.C. — A lot of what Buxton’s future looks like will be discussed by Dare County leaders in the upcoming weeks and months. Two projects News 3 has told viewers about for months are a beach nourishment project and one of the three jetties being repaired. News 3 now knows the status of where… Read More
By WECT Staff RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – The U.S. Forest Service and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission signed a $290 million Good Neighbor Agreement to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina, officials said Thursday. The agreement is the largest of its kind for the Forest Service. Officials say it will fund recovery work… Read More
By Gareth McGrath With a length of roughly 26 miles and a projected price tag of more than $1.3 billion, the proposed Wilmington Harbor deepening project would be a big and expensive undertaking. It also is proving to be a controversial one, based upon the pushback from several towns and environmental groups. In January, the Army… Read More
By Christopher Walsh The East Hampton Town Trustees took another step forward in their long-discussed plan to reopen the east channel of Napeague Harbor, which began to close early in this century and has been completely closed since 2012. The trustees have expressed interest in reopening the east channel to promote tidal circulation and improve… Read More
By S.T. Cardinal Navigating New Pass by boat is no simple task. “You literally have to follow a zig zag following where it’s deep,” said Jane Early, marina manager of MarineMax, which stores hundreds of boats at its New Pass-bordering marina and dealership. “You have to hug the left side, then go to the right… Read More
Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment of the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation. The City of Saco is proposing to conduct a maintenance dredge of the West Camp Ellis Anchorage… Read More
By Emily Sawaked BALD HEAD ISLAND — One of the now seven municipalities that adopted resolutions urging for more protections from the Wilmington Harbor Dredging Project has tripled its budget for legal fees to address concerns regarding potential outcomes. On Feb. 4, the Bald Head Island Village Council unanimously approved a budget amendment allotting $265,000… Read More
The City of Edmonds said it has been awarded a second major grant to advance restoration of the Edmonds Marsh, marking an important milestone in long-term efforts to reconnect the marsh to Puget Sound. The award from the National Coastal Resiliency Foundation (NCRF) was announced Thursday by the City and the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates…. Read More
By Christina Andrews Escambia County commissioners are taking a closer look at how the public can use parts of Perdido Key beaches under something called “customary use.” It’s the idea that if the public has been using dry sand areas of a private beach for a long time, and it’s been mostly peaceful, that use… Read More