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A Norfolk beach community and city planners are in agreement that East Beach is losing sand more quickly than predictions. But those worried about the rapid pace of beach erosion will have to convince federal leaders to fast track $21 million in federal funding in order to bump up a beach nourishment scheduled for 2026…. Read More
East Beacon Road is a street that many may not have heard of, but to residents in eastern North Carolina, it is the latest front in the battle against rising seas and changing terrain. Numerous homes on the Outer Banks have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean over the past several years, but a National Park Service program aims to… Read More
Grand Isle, Louisiana, United States–The Louisiana Artificial Reef Program created the a giant artificial reef from the Freeport Sulfur Mine off Grand Isle, Louisiana; now called Grand Isle #9, this huge reef has over 1.5 miles of bridgework and is composed of more than 68 structures and it stands in 42-50 feet of water and has 27 feet… Read More
A paper mill closure has caused the west end of Cherry Lake in Tama to dry up. The paper mill used water for production and was the lake’s major supplier of water. Now, the plan is to let the rest of the lake evaporate. Once dry, Cherry Lake will be dredged to make it 5 feet deeper… Read More
The number of complaints over the shipping industry’s business practices, and mostly detention and demurrage fees, have more than tripled in the past two years to the Federal Maritime Commission, according to a new report in the Financial Times. The newspaper reports according to data from the FMC that shippers have filed nearly 400 complaints… Read More
SAN DIEGO — San Diego County leaders announced a plan that may provide some relief for people living near the Tijuana River Valley. The newly approved project calls to dredge the Tijuana River Valley to help prevent flooding. Dredging is the removal of trash and debris which can lead to flooding. This latest action will extend… Read More
BID FORMAT Phase 1 Sabine Bank Channel to Sabine Pass Channel Sealed lump sum BIDS will be received by Mr. Kyle Reed, Project Manager of the Sabine Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas (“District”) at the Sabine-Neches Navigation District Office, 8180 Anchor Drive, Port Arthur Texas 77642 until 10:00 a.m. Local Time on Monday,… Read More
A coalition of American maritime and transportation unions have voiced their strong opposition to a proposal to create a secondary U.S. flag fleet that could be manned with foreign crews. The proposal, put forth by the Hudson Institute, would be part of a broader effort to reform and expand America’s commercial maritime industries to address… Read More
Time and time again the Flagler County community has suffered from major damage due to hurricane seasons — restoration from Hurricane Nicole is still underway. However, work to repair years of beach erosion will begin Monday along the Flagler County coastline as a part of the FEMA Emergency Dune project. The project officially kicked off in September with work on A1A…. Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana is investing up to $1.25 million in a Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership project to bring together partners and landowners to voluntarily return critical wetland functions to agricultural landscapes. This project provides assistance to all eligible landowners in Indiana, as well as neighboring Illinois, with… Read More
As the grain shipping season this fall experienced a second consecutive year of low water levels that disrupted barge traffic on the inland system, the importance of river dredging again stepped into the spotlight. Faced with deep-water declines on key navigational sections of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, the Army Corps of Engineers has capitalized… Read More
Over time, debris can build up at the bottom of water bodies, making it hard for boats and ships to pass through. To address this problem, a process called ‘Dredging‘ is used, which removes the debris and sediment from the bottom of the water. Even though dredging is considered beneficial, it impacts the environment. Understanding… Read More
A major effort to restore nearly 200 acres of wetland habitat at Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve on Chicago’s Southeast Side is now complete after more than three years of work. The $1.2 million restoration project – which involved installing a series of underground pipes to reconnect Powderhorn Lake and Wolf Lake to the… Read More
“How can we best revive Lake Mitchell, and does it need to be dredged?” That’s the multimillion-dollar question a panel of lake restoration experts and enthusiasts sought to answer Monday night during a debate held at Dakota Wesleyan University, moderated by professor Joel Allen. The debate featured a panel of four who have different backgrounds… Read More
In the middle of the shrunken Mississippi, a barge drags a giant metal-edged suction head along the riverbed to remove sediment from shipping lanes. The crew of the dustpan dredge Hurley has been working around-the-clock for months to deepen the channels so boats and barges can pass through. “We’ve worked almost nonstop since last fall,… Read More