WICHITA FALLS, Texas – The Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee is taking its hats off to one family who is taking the steps to begin the dredging project that leads to the lake. The resident said he just wants to be a good neighbor to those around him. Michael Kephart purchased this land a few months… Read More
After the federal government cut funds for beach replenishment, Jersey Shore leaders are clamoring to bring it back. Federal budget cuts will cost some South Jersey beaches their sand nourishment programs for now. Jersey Shore leaders say the move targets a successful project that has added protection for coastal properties and contributed to drawing more… Read More
Stalled safety measures are at the forefront of Milwaukee County’s latest Board meeting, where six Supervisors voted against funding the critical dredging needed at Bender Park’s Boat Launch. As detailed by the Milwaukee County Board, the resolution presented by Supervisor Steve F. Taylor aimed to allocate $241,418 from contingency funds coupled with $100,000 of surplus from… Read More
The dredging industry continues to evolve with modern technologies reshaping how sediment is managed, rivers are restored, and coastal infrastructure is protected. From advanced slurry pumps to adaptable dredge units, innovation is addressing challenges like environmental sustainability, precision excavation, and system reliability. As demand grows across sectors such as mining, construction, and marine maintenance, Pump… Read More
Last week, The Dutra Group and Griffith company performed a ribbon cutting ceremony to commence the Pier G South Slip Fill, New Wharf at Berth 234, and Backland Development Project with International Transportation Service (ITS) at the Port of Long Beach, California. The project is slated to run from July 2025 to the end of… Read More
QUINCY — Those in charge of dredging Quincy Bay and Harbor said Friday the project is going swimmingly and boaters will certainly notice the difference when they’re done. The goal is to have the water level at six feet at pool stage. The targeted area, or cut, is about 2,,000 feet long along the land… Read More
Funding for beach replenishment next year is on the chopping block, as a House subcommittee led by a Republican majority is seeking a large reduction in the money allocated for such projects. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., said the Energy and Water Development subcommittee only wants to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer with… Read More
The National Park Service is accepting public comment through Aug. 20 on the proposed next steps in the effort to protect an erosion-threatened mile of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s shoreline. The 355-acre site at the north end of Roanoke Island was established in 1941 to safeguard the known portions of England’s first settlements in… Read More
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — After flooding ripped through homes and businesses throughout the City of Petersburg on Monday, July 14, city officials quickly pointed the finger at the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). While the city is still under a state of emergency, the Corps is saying the city should take more responsibility. Both from the USACE… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. – Officials from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently signed a Noncompetitive Negotiated Agreement (NNA) authorizing the use of up to four million cubic yards of sand to repair West Belle Headland following damage caused by Hurricane Zeta. Originally part of the… Read More
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement after House Republicans advanced a partisan appropriations bill that slashes federal funding for beach replenishment projects for the first time in nearly three decades: “House Republicans are pulling the sand out from under us. Their partisan bill abandons coastal communities at… Read More
A large off-road dump truck runs south for another load of sand passing beachgoers making their way down the Toronita Avenue beach ramp, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as the beach restoration project moves along. A large off-road dump truck stops for some beachgoers to cross at the Toronita Avenue beach ramp, Tuesday, July 8, 2025,… Read More
Chase Carter couldn’t help but glance skyward every now and again as ominous thunderclouds bore down on a small group of interested residents gathered last week to hear his update on progress of restoration efforts at Milton’s iconic Locklin Lake. Rain would be arriving soon, as it had for 29 of the first 30 days Carter’s… Read More
SURF CITY, N.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has finalized a Chief’s Report for Surf City’s Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, moving a 20-year project in the making one step forward. Town leaders are calling this one of the biggest beach renourishment projects on the East Coast. “The federal project, for… Read More
Congress typically allocates between $100 million and $200 million each year for beach replenishment initiatives — projects that dredge sand from the ocean floor or other places and deposit it onto U.S. coastal beaches to combat erosion. This year, however, the federal budget earmarked zero dollars — marking the first complete funding halt for such… Read More