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SANDUSKY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated it likely will skip dredging Sandusky’s harbor this year. Why? There’s no place to put the resulting dirt from the bottom of Lake Erie. The federal agency dredges the harbors of several northern Ohio cities. State law bans putting dredged materials back in the lake, so… Read More
The William S. Mitchell dredge used to be located at 2 Grand Avenue in Kansas City (Grand Avenue and the Missouri River). On October 9, 1985, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but in the summer of 1993, it was damaged by a flood. The William S. Mitchell dredge was built… Read More
Ocean City, a popular coastal town known for its stunning beaches and vibrant boardwalk, has recently announced the continuation of its bayfront dredging program. The initiative aims to maintain and improve the navigability of the city’s bayfront, ensuring smooth sailing for boaters and enhancing the overall aesthetics of the area. This article delves into the… Read More
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 — 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
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
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
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
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