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A local organization that has been urging the state to dredge Lake Logan is currently reviewing an internal state document, which details how the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is implementing recommendations in a critical report on its dredging program that was issued by the state auditor in February 2023. ODNR, meanwhile, has suggested that… Read More
The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) and Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced yesterday the approval of two engineering design contracts for the largest coastal protection effort in the history of the United States – the Coastal Texas Project. The two contracts represent a milestone in moving this historic initiative toward construction. Each contract covers a major… Read More
The City of Delray Beach, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the State of Florida, and Palm Beach County, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on December 8, 2025, to officially launch a major beach nourishment project aimed at restoring and reinforcing the city’s shoreline. The event will be held… Read More
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has withdrawn $60.5 million in construction loans previously allocated for dredging Lake Accotink, the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services announced. “DEQ confirmed that this action does not affect Fairfax County’s ability to reapply in the future,” states a Dec. 5 email from Lake Accotink Project Manager Turgay… Read More
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $23,143,411 firm-fixed-price contract for the fiscal 2025 maintenance dredging of the Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor to ensure navigational safety and operational efficiency. Work will be performed in Oakland, California, with an estimated completion date of April 26, 2026. Fiscal 2010 Corps of Engineers, Civil Construction funds… Read More
Myrtle Beach’s deepwater ocean outfall project aims to improve water quality, reduce beach erosion, and minimize flooding by consolidating stormwater pipes and removing drainage from the beach. Despite challenges with permitting and construction, the $43 million project is expected to be completed by March 2026, enhancing the city’s beach experience Myrtle Beach, S.C., lies in… Read More
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The final major shoreline restoration project tied to the 2022 hurricane season is now underway in Indian River County, targeting a heavily eroded stretch of Atlantic coastline known as Sector 5. “The Sector 5 Project will repair coastal erosion caused by hurricanes Ian and Nicole from 2022,” said Quintin Bergman, the… Read More
After five years of effort, and challenging weather, the Chilmark Pond Foundation has successfully secured all permissions needed to dredge Chilmark Pond. The dredging project will help the pond’s ecological health by increasing water circulation, removing sediment, reducing harmful cyanobacteria bloom, and opening the cut between the ocean and the pond. Current president of the… Read More
Coastal areas are under pressure. Storms are getting stronger, sea levels are creeping up, and people keep building closer to the water. Shorelines need protection, but the way we usually build that protection causes problems of its own. Concrete sea walls and breakwaters do their job, yet cement production pumps out large amounts of carbon… Read More
The approval will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work around the clock at a site near Palm Beach’s North End. Key Points The Palm Beach Town Council approved a waiver for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work outside of permitted hours. The waiver allows for 24/7 staging of equipment in… Read More
Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment of the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation. The Royal River Boat Yard (RRBY) is proposing to conduct a maintenance dredge of their marina to improve… Read More
The Erie North Pier, a vital navigation structure and popular recreational destination, has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, ensuring safe passage for commercial and recreational vessels and supporting millions in regional economic activity. The pier plays a critical role in allowing ships carrying hundreds of thousands of… Read More
NCCOS has announced nearly $2.9 million in funding for 20 projects that will help facilitate informed adaptation planning and coastal management decisions on the effects of sea level rise and evaluate the use of natural infrastructure to mitigate coastal vulnerability and risk. NCCOS has awarded $942K for two new projects funded under its Effects of Sea Level Rise… Read More
San Diego County beaches are growing again, signaling they’ve entered the recovery phase after El Nino last year, a new report shows. Why it matters: It’s good news for the health of our coasts, as wide, sandy beaches help protect against erosion and flooding while making beaches safer and more enjoyable for recreation. Driving the news: UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of… Read More
A new bill in the Florida legislature the would provide additional support to beach maintenance has the support of the Flagler County Commission. Senate Bill, proposed by Florida Sen. Tom Leek, proposes changing some requirements for a beach to be declared “critically eroded” to receive financial support for dune renourishment. Leek represents Flagler, Volusia, Putnam… Read More