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ABOARD THE HURLEY — Mayo Broussard is back at a familiar bend in the Mississippi River, looking over its deep, muddy currents, helping solve a problem. The world is depending on it. The 78-year-old, with a bushy white beard and a pack of Marlboros in his pocket, is maneuvering across the deck of an Army… Read More
Work is progressing on the Hudson River Ground Stabilization Project, the first heavy construction contract of the Hudson Tunnel Project — an essential infrastructure upgrade for Amtrak and NJ Transit passengers. Check out these recent project photos. Last year, crews began stabilizing the soils for future tunneling by performing deep soil mixing within a temporary… Read More
‘Goldilocks’ sand, to be precise. Where to get it? San Clemente will begin searching offshore from Dana Point to Camp Pendleton for some “Goldilocks” sand it can use to replenish its own shorelines — or risk losing its reputation as a beach destination. What’s the problem? Coastal erosion over the years has left some of the city’s beaches… Read More
The Marco Island City Council held a special meeting May 5 to hear an “unsolicited proposal” from EarthWerks Land Improvement and Development Corporation to enter into a public-private partnership to dredge Marco Island canals and improve water quality, according to a press release. City Council voted to authorize an independent review and technical study of… Read More
Grand Haven, MI – Leaders in the community are sounding the alarm on dredging this year as city officials signed a letter to Governor Whitmer. Here is a copy of the letter below: Governor Gretchen Whitmer May 8, 2025 P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909 Dear Governor Whitmer, We are writing today on behalf of… Read More
Harbor Beach has added a $450,000 dredging project to the list of infrastructure improvements the city has taken on, including its Pack Street Pier, road project and water system upgrades. The dredging project comes as Lake Huron continues a cycle of lower lake levels, causing navigational challenges across the shoreline. “We’re dredging our marina. Lake levels are low, so… Read More
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. — Fishermen are sounding the alarm on the dredging methods used in Mobile Bay. Several fishermen said they can already feel the negative effects of it. And with these setbacks, it is directly impacting their livelihood. Video captured from an ALEA chopper showed continued dredging methods in Mobile Bay. The black… Read More
As the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion flounders amid politics, some scientists say that doubts about its effectiveness can be addressed by Neptune Pass, which branched off the Mississippi on its own and is creating the largest new delta in North America. As politicians argue over just how much land the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion could build along… Read More
ST. JOSEPH, MI — Hydraulic dredging will begin at the outer St. Joseph Harbor on Tuesday, May 13. Boaters are asked to avoid the area while the work is being conducted. Work is anticipated to be completed by Friday, May 23, if all goes according to schedule, said officials from the U.S. Corps of Engineers,… Read More
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A $20 million project is set to begin Monday on Fernandina Beach, aimed at enhancing safety and enjoyment for visitors. Crews will add more sand to the beach and block off certain areas during the work. This project is all about protecting the shoreline on Fernandina Beach by replacing sand that has… Read More
The advanced legislation reforms the Gulf of Mexico* Energy Security Act by increasing the revenue sharing cap by $150 million yearly for the next decade. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Chairman Gordon Dove applauds Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the House Committee on Natural Resources for the passage… Read More
Beach renourishment in the resort area ends but not every area planned in the project received attention. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’ve been at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over the last few months, chances are you’ve noticed piping and construction equipment along the beach. This was part of the beach replenishment project, which has… Read More
Neighbors in the lake’s coves are calling for better lake maintenance as the county eyes a potential partnership with private investment company “Lovejoy Capital.” MACON, Ga. — Neighbors on Lake Tobesofkee are excited about possible upgrades coming to the lake. On Thursday, private investment company Lovejoy Capital presented their ideas to Tobesofkee residents and lake… Read More
I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast… Read More
Sediment has created sandbars in the middle of Phillip Creek near the South Gate Community Center. Some residents, who experienced flooding during Tropical Storm Debby in 2024, believe dredging the creek could help reduce future flooding and are urging Sarasota County to do something about it. Sediment has created sandbars in the middle of Phillip… Read More