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Plans are progressing on the dredging of the lower 256 miles of the Mississippi River. Tom Steever spoke to Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, who says deepening that channel from 45 feet to 50 feet deep will allow ships to haul more. To find out more, visit mosoy.org. Brought to you… Read More
BUFFALO, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District began construction to repair a damaged portion of the Cleveland Harbor West Breakwater in Cleveland, Ohio. “The repairs to the Cleveland Harbor West Breakwater are crucial for the coast and shoreline infrastructure for Lake Erie, and the announcement by the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH – It might take a property tax increase, paired perhaps with other possible new sources of revenue, including pay-to-park at public beach access lots. Whatever the case, North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen Thursday night made clear they are not against a joint federal project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) – Is more concrete the answer to Ocean Springs’ eroding beach? Jackson County Supervisors say yes, but area residents are not sold on the idea. “We have these beautiful white beaches and they’re covering it with concrete, and I’m completely against that,” said Front Beach resident Norma Herrington. She has lived… Read More
BOSTON – The state has announced more than $7.8 million in Seaport Economic Council grants to support 17 projects across the Commonwealth. The grants were approved at a virtual meeting of the Seaport Economic Council chaired by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “Our administration is pleased to make these new investments through the Seaport Economic Council… Read More
ANGOLA — Steuben County Commissioners tried to tie a decorative project on the Lake Gage-Lime Lake bridge to a dredging project but held off on advice of the county attorney on Monday. Commissioners did approve allowing the Lake Gage Historical Association to install decorative lights on the bridge, which is on the National Historic Register,… Read More
After Hurricane Irma, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reached out to local dive and snorkel operators in the Keys to help with debris removal within the Sanctuary. Through their innovative Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys partnership, they hoped to tackle underwater marine debris issues by providing funding for operators to educate their staff… Read More
2016-00173-46 – FAA Announcement Expiration date: 10/9/2020 The City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation announces the availability for review of a draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed West Cargo Redevelopment and Expansion Plan at the Philadelphia International Airport. The purpose of the proposed action is to meet the current and future needs of air cargo… Read More
BUFFALO, NY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed the Buffalo South breakwater construction on August 12, 2020 to repair 625 feet out of the 1,000 foot degraded section. The Corps of Engineers identified the completed 625 feet as the most degraded area to repair based on available funding. Repairs to the… Read More
HAMMOND — Congressional representatives from Oregon and Washington state turned out Monday to tout the massive economic impact of a four-year, nearly $150 million rehabilitation of the South Jetty. The project will cap a nearly decadelong investment of more than $250 million to secure access to a Columbia River shipping channel that facilitates an estimated… Read More
River Is One Of Nation’s Largest, Most Expensive Cleanup Efforts Federal, state and tribal officials are hailing the completion of a more than $1 billion cleanup of contaminated sediments in the Lower Fox River. The cleanup is considered one of the largest and most expensive in the nation. The 17-year-long effort included 39 miles of… Read More
A $100,000 state grant will help clear vegetation and sediment from an Allegheny County stretch of Turtle Creek and one of its tributaries, helping to safeguard the lives and property of citizens in the watershed. The state’s H2O Program, which provides grants for drinking water, sanitary sewer, flood control and storm sewer projects, approved the… Read More
$1.4 million effort seeks to restore natural coastal habitat PORT CLINTON – Within a week of returning to work on the local wetlands restoration project, crews are already transforming the landscape of Port Clinton’s scenic Lake Erie coast. Following numerous delays, last week crews contracted through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city… Read More
COLUMBUS – Even more wetlands restoration efforts could soon be on the way throughout Ohio thanks to a major financial investment made recently at the state level. On Friday, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced a new partnership with the Ohio Water Development Authority that will provide $5 million to fund additional wetlands restoration… Read More
WOODSFIELD – Monroe County committed up to $450,000 for an upcoming port authority project that could create more than a dozen permanent full-time jobs once it’s complete. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners discussed the Monroe County Port Authority Powhatan No. 7 project during Monday’s weekly meeting. The port authority is hoping to secure grant… Read More