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Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to move the state agency overseeing coastal restoration and hurricane protection under the Department of Energy and Natural Resources seems to be on hold for the moment. With the deadline to propose bills for this legislative session approaching on Tuesday, the merger has not been put on the table. Other, less consequential changes to the Coastal Restoration and… Read More
The Ellicott dredge owned by York County government is poised to leave its present location in Saco for Portland in early April, where the vessel will be readied to help coastal communities rebuild beaches and sand dunes devastated by a pair of fierce January storms. The plan is to assemble and paint the dredge at… Read More
Our Pinellas Bayway Bridge Replacement project in Florida featured the construction of a state-of-the-art 65-foot clearance high-level bridge, replacing two older bascule bridge structures. This initiative also included extending enhancements to Interstate 275’s shoulders and drainage system. Recognized for excellence with both the FICE Award and FTBA Best in Construction Major Bridge Award in 2015,… Read More
By Judith Powers Heavy marine construction equipment began arriving at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in the Patapsco River starting on Thursday, March 28th. The allision by the container ship Dali brought the bridge down at 1:28 a.m. Tuesday, March 26th, sending six members of a road work crew to their… Read More
Santa Monica is moving forward on its second dune restoration project. Coordinated by The Bay Foundation, adjustments made to the city’s beach maintenance regimen will allow for the restoration of natural habitats. For decades, Santa Monica’s shores have been cleaned with tractors that raked the sand flat for beachgoers. Raking beaches can disrupt the natural… Read More
Tony Pratt worked as chief administrator for DNREC’s beach and shorelines division, which includes local waterways management, for more than 38 years. Some call Pratt the “dean of beach replenishment,” and he’s spearheading an effort with the Association of Coastal Towns (ACT) to protest DNREC’s cost-share proposals to split the costs of beach nourishment with… Read More
With ocean waters churning off the coast early this week, traffic along Route 1 (Coastal Highway) was impacted by a breach of the dunes on the north side of the Indian River Inlet, with the overwash depositing both water and sand on the right travel lane and then across both northbound lanes. But state officials… Read More
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY Downbeach towns are awaiting news about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s plans to replenish sand on their beaches later this year. At this time, only Ventnor has confirmed that its beaches will be replenished this year. According to local public officials in Margate and… Read More
As New Jersey environmental regulators and North Wildwood officials continue to be locked in a battle for how best to remedy coastal erosion issues in the city, the problems appear to be growing even more dire. In January, waves broke through sand dunes at 13th Avenue. A vehicle path near 16th Avenue was recently closed. And on Tuesday,… Read More
With the summer tourism season just two months away, Toms River Township is poised to authorize a $300,000 contract to begin repairing damaged dune walk-overs along the beach in Ortley Beach. Those entries have been barricaded due to storm damage since this past winter. Multiple storms have severely eroded the beaches at Ortley Beach, creating… Read More
South Topsail Beach, affectionately known as “The South End” or “The Point,” stands as a testament to the beauty of North Carolina’s coastline. This pristine 149+ acre property boasts over 1.6 miles of shoreline, including stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, New Topsail Inlet and Banks Channel. Here, an array of coastal wildlife finds refuge, from… Read More
If you took a trip to Dauphin Island’s East End beach recently, you may have run into a sign about a dune restoration project. Mayor Jeff Collier says efforts are underway to the make the beach bigger, adding about 350 feet. “We’re very proud to partner with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation,” said Collier…. Read More
Communities on both Florida coasts are bracing for impact as they monitor the billions of gallons of water being discharged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from Lake Okeechobee since mid-February. The discharges flow east to the St. Lucie River and west to the Caloosahatchee River, to alleviate the higher-than-normal water levels caused by… Read More
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address coastal erosion alongside Highway 98 on Okaloosa Island through a collaborative living shoreline project. The project aims to protect the vulnerable stretch of shoreline, support military readiness, and restore coastal habitats. U.S. Highway 98, a critical east-west corridor in northwest Florida, is… Read More
As a low-lying coastal city, Boston is at heightened risk for coastal flooding. To examine the challenges and opportunities of coastal resilience efforts, the Banner is digging into three sites along the metro-Boston shoreline where flooding could pose high risks and solutions are being crafted to create new models for the future. Part 3 of… Read More