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The National Park Service is accepting public comment through Aug. 20 on the proposed next steps in the effort to protect an erosion-threatened mile of Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s shoreline. The 355-acre site at the north end of Roanoke Island was established in 1941 to safeguard the known portions of England’s first settlements in… Read More
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — After flooding ripped through homes and businesses throughout the City of Petersburg on Monday, July 14, city officials quickly pointed the finger at the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). While the city is still under a state of emergency, the Corps is saying the city should take more responsibility. Both from the USACE… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. – Officials from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently signed a Noncompetitive Negotiated Agreement (NNA) authorizing the use of up to four million cubic yards of sand to repair West Belle Headland following damage caused by Hurricane Zeta. Originally part of the… Read More
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement after House Republicans advanced a partisan appropriations bill that slashes federal funding for beach replenishment projects for the first time in nearly three decades: “House Republicans are pulling the sand out from under us. Their partisan bill abandons coastal communities at… Read More
A large off-road dump truck runs south for another load of sand passing beachgoers making their way down the Toronita Avenue beach ramp, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as the beach restoration project moves along. A large off-road dump truck stops for some beachgoers to cross at the Toronita Avenue beach ramp, Tuesday, July 8, 2025,… Read More
Chase Carter couldn’t help but glance skyward every now and again as ominous thunderclouds bore down on a small group of interested residents gathered last week to hear his update on progress of restoration efforts at Milton’s iconic Locklin Lake. Rain would be arriving soon, as it had for 29 of the first 30 days Carter’s… Read More
SURF CITY, N.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has finalized a Chief’s Report for Surf City’s Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, moving a 20-year project in the making one step forward. Town leaders are calling this one of the biggest beach renourishment projects on the East Coast. “The federal project, for… Read More
Congress typically allocates between $100 million and $200 million each year for beach replenishment initiatives — projects that dredge sand from the ocean floor or other places and deposit it onto U.S. coastal beaches to combat erosion. This year, however, the federal budget earmarked zero dollars — marking the first complete funding halt for such… Read More
Past dredging plans were halted by high costs and the discovery of contaminants. The City of Petersburg faced flooding amid heavy rains last week, an all-too-familiar sight for residents. Homes were damaged, people were displaced and streets were flooded. City officials say decades of silt buildup in the Appomattox River are partially responsible — slowing… Read More
LEAVITTSBURG, Ohio — Crews have started dredging ahead of the removal of the Leavittsburg dam. The project site at Canoe City MetroPark was busy Monday as crews worked. Trumbull County MetroParks Executive Director Zachary Svette says RiverReach has started removing sediment. More than 5,000 cubic feet of sediment will be removed during this phase of the… Read More
WASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or H.R. 1, the Department of the Interior is implementing key changes that will promote U.S. energy production, timber development and other regulatory actions needed to ensure the responsible management of our natural resources and public lands. The sweeping legislation is a major… Read More
BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham is in the process of dredging Quarton Lake, a five-year project. The upper portion of Quarton Lake, just north and south of Oak Street, is being targeted. “Yearly dredging of the upstream portion of Quarton Lake prevents sediment from traveling downstream into the main portion of the lake and… Read More
By Heiko Osterchrist, Associate Publisher More than $1 billion in contracts have already been awarded since late 2024—fueling critical infrastructure upgrades and coastal protection efforts nationwide. Among the most notable wins: Feature Brief: U.S. Dredging Contracts – The 2025 Heavyweights 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the U.S. dredging industry. With… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $7,739,870 modification (P00002) to contract W912P8-25-C-0012 to increase the contract quantity by 53 days. Work will be performed in Venice, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 5, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $7,739,870 were… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development, and new technologies that strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and repair capabilities. “President… Read More