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Great Lakes Provides Update On Empire Wind I and II Contracts

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today that Empire Offshore Wind LLC (“Empire Wind”) has informed Great Lakes in consortium with Van Oord, of the termination of the rock installation contract for Empire Wind II… Read More

GLDD Moves Equipment to Orange Beach, AL to Move Over 2 Million Cu. Yds. of Sand to the Beach

AL, United States

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has concluded its dredging work in the Gulf State Park and shifted its focus eastward, into Orange Beach. This round-the-clock endeavor aims to deposit over 2 million cubic yards of sand across the Alabama coastline, with a projected completion by February 2024. Beach… Read More

Dredging Works Market Size, Future Trends and Market Outlook for 2024-2031

World ,

Dredging Works Market Share And Scope: In recent years, the Dredging Works Market has experienced significant growth and evolution, broadening its scope across multiple sectors. With a sizable market share, this industry has seen an increase in demand as a result of technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. Dredging Works Market’s scope spans diverse demographics,… Read More

Lewes dredging delayed

DE, United States

The much-anticipated maintenance dredging of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, which was scheduled to be completed by the end of December, has been pushed back. In a post on the city of Lewes’ website, it states Dredgit will continue to work through the end of January, with daily operations from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Army Corps… Read More

Bogue Inlet dredging underway, EI beach nourishment to follow

NC, United States

Dredging of Bogue Inlet began Jan. 1, and the project will eventually result in material being placed on western Emerald Isle beaches. The long-planned project is expected to last about six months. It’s being coordinated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and the Carteret County Shore Protection Office. The project has resulted in some… Read More

US Treasury Targets Houthi Money Networks Behind Maritime Threats in the Red Sea

United States

On Thursday the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced action against financial networks aiding the Houthi forces in Yemen. This aims to choke off funding to help safeguard international shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which have been threatened by the Houthis’ increasing aggression. The Houthis,… Read More

GLO Announces Bolivar Beach Restoration Project to Protect Highway

TX, United States

On 12/13/23, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for a Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration project. The beach-restoration project seeks to: Restore additional essential beach and dune systems Provide crucial protection for Highway 87, Bolivar Peninsula’s only hurricane evacuation route According to the GLO, the… Read More

Oceanside accepts Fish and Wildlife funds for sand dune project

CA, United States

OCEANSIDE — The city has accepted a $56,876 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to install and monitor dunes on the backend of several northern city beaches as part of a pilot project to restore habitat and retain sand. The City Council unanimously approved the Oceanside Coastal Dune Restoration Project funds at its… Read More

Kiggans, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Coastal Ecosystems

United States

WASHINGTON, DC: Congresswoman Jen Kiggans announced that she has joined Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Brian Mast (FL-21), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) to introduce the bipartisan Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act. This legislation would strengthen federal efforts to protect coastal and estuary habitats by reauthorizing and revitalizing the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) and requiring… Read More

84 Wisconsin communities to receive $414M in state funding for wastewater and stormwater projects

WI, United States

Eighty-four municipalities in Wisconsin are slated to receive allotments from state funding to improve their wastewater and stormwater systems. Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced last month that $414.4 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the state’s Clean Water Fund Program. “Helping communities replace and modernize aging systems… Read More

U.S. Became the World’s Biggest LNG Exporter in 2023

United States

According to energy analysts, the United States now leads the world in selling domestic natural gas to overseas customers, thanks to the rapid expansion of LNG liquefaction terminals on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The pace of U.S. exports jumped 15 percent year-on-year in 2023, driven by the commissioning of a new plant and the completion of… Read More

Community works to protect San Diego coastal ecosystem

San Diego , United States

SAN DIEGO — A community is coming together to protect a San Diego coastal ecosystem. For the people working to clean up Agua Hedionda Lagoon, the area is more than just a beautiful body of water. Carlos Callado said it’s a protection against climate change. He’s part of the conservation group Wildcoast, which organized the… Read More

City council to consider new bid for Frawley Pond dredging

SD, United States

At their upcoming meeting, on Jan. 2, the Spearfish City Council is set to review a bid for the dredging of Frawley Pond. Heavy rain caused sediment from the nearby Sky Ridge construction site to run off into the pond over the summer. Because erosion control is part of the general permitting process the city… Read More

Major upgrade project underway at Selma City Marina

AL, United States

Boating and fishing enthusiasts in Selma — are getting a new and improved marina for Christmas — from the city. The Selma City Marina is getting a major upgrade. Crews closed off the marina — then drained and dredged it. “Take some of that silt out of the bottom there, clean all that out, so… Read More

USA convinces shipping companies to continue working in Red Sea

United States

The Pentagon is convincing shipping companies that the routes through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal are still safe, despite the Houthi attacks, Azernews reports, citing International Media Outlets. “The Pentagon interacts with industry representatives almost daily to assess their needs and assure that the international community is ready to help with safe passage [through the… Read More

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