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A critically eroded beach got a major facelift, and it was done just in time for Labor Day weekend. “I like the white sand,” Cindy Gruber, Flagler Beach resident, said. “It’ll be softer and… I don’t think it erodes as much. I think it’s going to be perfect.” Flagler Coastal Engineering administrator Ansley Wren-Key said… Read More
FAIRFIELD — Sediment building up in Pine Creek has posed a barrier to saltwater from the Long Island Sound — and the boats that come with it — for decades, but Fairfield officials are hoping to acquire state permission to remove it. Fairfield Engineering Manager Bill Hurley said the town is preparing to apply for state permits… Read More
A slurry of sand and water fill the hold of the Army Corps of Engineers dredge Murden as it works the outer entrance to Stage Harbor in Chatham on the morning of August 30,2024. The operation will be ongoing 24 hours a day with dredged materials dropped at a site offshore of Hardings Beach and… Read More
WAYNE, NJ – A bond ordinance was introduced during this past township council meeting to authorize $3.38 million for the dredging of Packanack Lake. During the discussion prior to the vote, two council members voiced objections to taxpayer funds being used to improve a private lake in Wayne Township. While Packancker, and At-Large Councilwoman Jill… Read More
The Harbour Dredging market, encompassing diverse sectors and industries, is characterized by dynamic growth patterns, technological advancements, and strategic R&D developments. This report offers a detailed analysis of market heat maps, growth patterns across various segments, top-performing sectors, and recent innovations in research and development. Stakeholders will gain insights into key market trends, competitive dynamics, and future… Read More
Manasquan Inlet in New Jersey is a hidden gem for surfers, offering a unique and thrilling experience that’s quite different from your typical beach break. This narrow inlet, which connects the mighty Atlantic Ocean to the Point Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay, creates a wave-riding adventure that’s not just about catching waves—it’s about mastering them in a challenging… Read More
Santa Monica’s sandy shores are more than just a picturesque retreat — they’re a bulwark against climate change. The city’s sustainability efforts are stepping up with a new dune restoration project aimed at shielding the coast from the impacts of sea level rise and flooding, as detailed in the latest staff report on the initiative…. Read More
The Point Roberts Marina has applied for permission to do a bypass dredging operation later this fall. This involves taking sand from the east side of the harbor breakwater and moving it to the west side. This differs from a channel dredging which involves a greater amount of material and is subject to different rules…. Read More
Western Marine Construction Inc., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $24,563,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Saint Paul Island, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2026. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $24,563,000 were obligated at… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $9,687,500 firm-fixed-price contract for Mississippi River dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in New Orleans, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 15, 2024. Fiscal 2024 Mississippi River and Tributaries funds in the amount of $9,687,500 were obligated… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. – St. Bernard Parish Government today announced the receipt of a first-of-its-kind grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program totaling $14.8 million for construction of Phase III of the Lake Lery Marsh Creation and Rim Restoration Project near Delacroix. The estimated project cost is approximately $21… Read More
It was barely two months ago when U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, the Republican whose six-county district includes all of Flagler County, was among the dozens of officials in Flagler Beach marking the groundbreaking of the 3.4-mile, $27 million beach renourishment project Flagler Beach had been waiting for almost 20 years. At Flagler Beach City Manager Dale Martin’s invitation, Waltz… Read More
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns. In the immediate aftermath of the deadly March 26 collapse, officials… Read More
Fantastic news from CA this week, as AB 1122, a bill to make needed fixes to the CARB Commercial Harbor Craft rule, passed the CA Senate by a vote of 39-1! Next, the bill heads to the Assembly. A big win for mariner safety! Source
Centuries of farming have altered the flow of water in Old Pond Marsh. Restoration experts are racing against time to save it. HANCOCK, Maine — On a warm bright afternoon, with just enough breeze to keep the mosquitoes at bay, Tatia Bauer crouched down and brushed her hand over tufts of bright green saltmarsh cordgrass that… Read More