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The Army Corps of Engineers is preparing its recommendations on how to handle material dredged from the Mianus River and other sites in Connecticut — as the fate of the project faces a major decision on whether Federal environmental regulators will authorize continued dumping in Long Island Sound. Meanwhile, opposition from New York state is… Read More
In a bid to curb thefts of sand from along the Malaysian coastline at Selangor, the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) has enlisted the help of licenced dredgers. Norfaezah Shamsuddin, coastal section head of LUAS, explained that gathering information from dredgers legally transporting sand from the area to stockpiles around Westport and Northport would help… Read More
For those involved with coastal Louisiana restoration and protection, a law that funnels federal money to local projects has been a model for cooperation between federal, state and local entities. Money from the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, which has grown from about $30 million to nearly $80 million annually, helps pay for… Read More
CSA Global today announced the approval from the Government of Nicaragua on the resumption of the aerial survey it is conducting on behalf of its client, HKND. The recommencement of the aerial works comprises the LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) component of the survey along the proposed route of the Nicaragua Grand Canal. The LiDAR… Read More
FLOODING in downtown Cebu City might just be minimized soon. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7 earmarked some P50 million for the dredging of Estero Parian, a 1.6-kilometer waterway that stretches from Colon St. to Pier 2 area in Barangay Tinago. Tinago Barangay Captain Joel Garganera announced during the 888 News Forum… Read More
Northern Ireland’s Green Party leader has voiced his disappointment at the Environment Minister for failing to stop Lough Neagh sand extraction. His comments came after South Tyrone Sinn Fein MLA Bronwyn McGahan asked Mark H Durkan how he plans to address “ongoing sand dredging on Lough Neagh” at Stormont. But, because of the “recently instigated… Read More
A delegation from China Communication & Construction Company (CCCC) and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday, October 13 at the Office of the Prime Minister. The delegation was led by Mr. Sun Ziyu, Vice President of CCCC and included Mr. Wang Xiaofeng, General… Read More
Dredging in county waterways will be discussed by county, state and federal officials during a forum from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19 at the Stone Harbor Country Club, 905 Route 9 North. “Our Economy is Aground” is expected to draw speakers from the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers, as well as U.S. Rep…. Read More
At least two more boats have fallen victim to allegedly unmarked dredge pipes in local navigation channels, including an unnamed commercial vessel and a large sportfishing vessel seriously damaged in the Inlet channel last week. In two separate incidents, a commercial trawler and the sportfishing charter boat “No Quarter” struck a section of dredge pipe… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted two major documents supporting the Lake George twin-lakes project that proposes to dam a major tributary of the Pascagoula River. The project originated in George County and opposition to damming the tributaries Big and Little Cedar Creek has grown among proponents of the river in Jackson County… Read More
A public demonstration is being planned to protest government’s decision to move forward with plans for cruise piers in George Town harbor. Jessica Lopez, one of the organizers, said the aim is to show the level of public opposition to the project. The rally is planned for 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 on the waterfront… Read More
A report from Inland Fisheries Ireland on the initial dredging efforts to contain the Asian clam infestation in Lanesborough is recommending that no further dredging take place. The notoriously invasive species of clam which can wipe out fish stocks was discovered on the hot water stretch just over a year ago. The executive of the… Read More
A New Jersey lawmaker wants to reactivate the state’s Beach Erosion Commission. Damage to dunes from the recent nor’easter shows why the panel, which hasn’t met in 14 years, should get back to work, pushing for better shore protection measures, said Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi. “Any time you have an event like we had, and it… Read More
TALK about dredging at Abbot Point has been one of the main points of contention along the long-winded road to gaining expansion approval. The definition of dredging is to clear the bed of an area of water by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge. But while the current government proposal requires less… Read More
An application by the Freeport to continue dredging an area since it did not finish the dredging under a previous permit on time was suspended on the advice of the Mepa chairman pending an overview of the entire Freeport process. The board meeting was characterized by loud remonstrations by a few Birzebbuga residents who claimed… Read More