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The Army Corps of Engineers said the dredged sand used for beach replenishment near the resort area isn’t adequate. Thus the project’s machinery is sitting idle. VIRGINIA BEACH — Patches of dull, grayish-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street. The dark sections stand out in contrast to the bright tan… Read More
MANISTEE — Manistee’s harbor faces another round of dredging later this year, according to harbor commission officials. While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed maintenance dredging in 2024, a March depth survey has uncovered new shoaling at the mouth of the harbor, prompting plans for fresh excavation to maintain a 25-foot depth in the outer… Read More
The California Coastal Commission approved a more than $1.8 million grant Wednesday to cover costs of baseline studies needed for Oceanside’s Re:Beach sand replenishment project. Details are still in development, but the project calls for pumping about 900,000 cubic yards of sand from the ocean outside the surf line onto several badly eroded blocks south… Read More
ShoreLock has created a product that could assist in the fight against erosion in coastal communities OUTER BANKS, N.C. — “The concept came from us really wanting to be able to protect our own hometown and our neighbors in our own backyard.” Blayne Ross grew up in Jacksonville and understands the threat that erosion poses… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Since 1974, the city has periodically pumped sand onto Tybee Island’s beaches to restore the coastline. This nourishment process puts back what mother nature in the form of storms and hurricanes, takes away. “As we come into this new hurricane season, I don’t think there is a time we have ever been… Read More
The United States has withdrawn from talks in London looking at advancing decarbonisation in the shipping sector and Washington will consider “reciprocal measures” to offset any fees charged to U.S. ships, according to a diplomatic note seen by Reuters. Delegates are at the U.N. shipping agency’s headquarters this week for negotiations over decarbonisation measures, opens new… Read More
Spillway replacement and dam reconstruction on Mirror Lake began at the University of Connecticut over spring break with workers fencing the project site. The work is expected to last around a year and is starting eight months later than predicted. Initial drafts of the improvement involved hydraulic dredging as one action addressing safety concerns regarding… Read More
After decades of waiting, a major project is about to take shape at Sullivan County Lake. Dredging is about to begin. This next phase of the project will take a while. Source
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at revitalizing America’s struggling shipbuilding industry, strengthening its maritime workforce, and expanding the nation’s global shipping presence. The executive order, titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance,” addresses a critical national security concern, with the United States currently constructs less than one percent of commercial ships globally, while China produces… Read More
Parks department pleased with success of trial program started in October 2022 Flower-speckled sand dunes have returned to South Carlsbad State Beach thanks to a successful restoration started a little more than two years ago. Wooden slats and fences were installed in various configurations on sections of the upper beach just north and south of… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, kicked off its annual maintenance dredging in Grays Harbor on April 8, a key effort that keeps one of Washington’s most important coastal channels open and safe for navigation- including commercial fishing traffic. The Corps has contracted the dredge Yaquina, one of the only two government hopper dredges… Read More
Contact Information Danielle Kaufman (kaufman.danielle@epa.gov) 312-764-2234 This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency starts cleaning up soil and sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls – or PCBs – along the Kalamazoo River near the Trowbridge Dam in Allegan, Michigan. Under EPA oversight, responsible party NCR Voyix is working with Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department… Read More
Caswell Beach finally received some good news this week when it comes to sand. On Monday, Town Manager Joseph Pierce said the Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of awarding a contract for its Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar project, which will include the placement of 700,000 cubic yards of sand along Caswell… Read More
Another impressive project performed by Merrell Bros., Inc. in Oklahoma City using one of IMS’ 5012 LP Versi-Dredge units. Merrill Bros. is on site at a water treatment plant in Oklahoma City, tackling a large-scale lagoon cleanout, dewatering, and biosolids removal project. Using 12 mobile belt filter presses, a fleet of semis, trailers, and dredging… Read More
A new requirement for testing PFAS in sediment has delayed dredging at Grand Haven’s harbor and raised concerns that more Michigan ports could face disruptions, driving up shipping costs and straining infrastructure. Melissa Nann Burke reports for The Detroit News. In short: Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy now requires PFAS testing for sediments removed during… Read More