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I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast… Read More
Sediment has created sandbars in the middle of Phillip Creek near the South Gate Community Center. Some residents, who experienced flooding during Tropical Storm Debby in 2024, believe dredging the creek could help reduce future flooding and are urging Sarasota County to do something about it. Sediment has created sandbars in the middle of Phillip… Read More
Five local leaders on Thursday signed a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requesting attention to resolve the delay in dredging the Grand Haven inner harbor. District 10 County Commissioner Josh Brugger, Grand Haven Mayor Bob Monetza, Ferrysburg Mayor Richard Carlson, Spring Lake Township Supervisor Jerry Rabideau and Spring Lake Village President Mark Powers are asking… Read More
ASHTABULA, Ohio – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will once again conduct dredging operations of the federal navigation channels in Ashtabula Harbor this summer. Engineers expect to clear nearly 45,000 cubic yards of material between July 1 and mid-August. That material will then be used to create up to 16.5 of new wetland… Read More
This spring and summer, Surf City residents and visitors will be greeted by fresh sand on the beach as a result of the Banks Channel Shallow Draft Navigation Project. Town officials said the improved channel will enhance navigation for both commercial and recreational boaters, along with the advantages of an expanded shore. “This added 60… Read More
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion on hold indefinitely, putting larger restoration efforts at risk The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is arguably the largest single habitat restoration project in American history. Designed to reconnect the Mississippi River to collapsing coastal wetlands of its delta southwest of New Orleans, when complete it would move up to 75,000 cubic feet per second of… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. — An ambitious project to restore a rapidly vanishing stretch of Louisiana coast that was devastated by the 2010 Gulf oil spill has been thrown deeper into disarray amid claims by Gov. Jeff Landry that his predecessor concealed an unfavorable study that it was feared could imperil the $3 billion effort. It’s a controversy that… Read More
Franklin County’s judge-executive says recovery efforts from the historic April flood are going well. Michael Mueller said Monday night’s town hall with Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson was well-attended and there’s been plenty of support from state agencies, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and American Red Cross. “I talked to Congressman Comer multiple times. He’s… Read More
CLEVELAND — A major dredging project is now underway along the Cuyahoga River and Cleveland Harbor, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor, New York-based DMYLES, Inc., beginning work to clear out the vital shipping lanes. The $9 million effort is working to remove approximately 180,000 cubic yards of sediment from the federal… Read More
Perkins&Will, Arcadis North America, Kohn Pedersen Fox, HDR, Stantec, and Gensler top Building Design+Construction’s ranking of the nation’s largest transit facility architecture and architecture/engineering (AE) firms for 2024, as reported in BD+C’s 2024 Giants 400 Report. Note: This ranking includes design revenue for work related to bus terminals, rail terminals, and transit stations. Source: Building Design+Construction’s 2024… Read More
Introduction As the 2025 high-water season intensifies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has mobilized a critical asset to protect one of America’s busiest waterways—the hopper dredger Wheeler. Now operating in the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River, the Wheeler is undertaking essential sediment removal to ensure continued navigation and minimize flood risks. These… Read More
Introduction In the wake of the devastating 2024 flooding, Sarasota County is moving quickly to address long-standing concerns along Phillippi Creek. After homes and businesses were submerged during the torrential downpours brought by Tropical Storm Debby, urgent calls for action led to the launch of multiple dredging initiatives. These efforts—bolstered by $75 million in federal… Read More
San Clemente officials are getting ready to launch a seven-day offshore sand investigation project as the city grapples with a dwindling shoreline and a lack of funding for sand replenishment. City officials are debating the most cost-effective way to bring sand to San Clemente’s beaches to battle the effects of coastal erosion that’s been chipping… Read More
The terminal itself enjoys widespread support, but local residents and environmentalists worry that the details of dredging remain murky Plans to develop a new container ship terminal at Sparrows Point on the outskirts of Baltimore’s harbor are stirring up mixed feelings in a community that’s still living with the toxic legacy of more than a… Read More
Conservation crews at the Naples Botanical Garden are taking innovative steps to restore sand dunes on Vanderbilt Beach. This new approach aims to bolster the beach’s resilience against storms using a diverse array of plants. Erik Sandsmark, COO of Earth Balance, emphasized the importance of these plants, saying, “Without these plants we lose the beach.”… Read More