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Preliminary estimates of insured losses from Hurricane Idalia have already begun, with about $9 billion in losses predicted for Florida alone. The estimates are far lower than some in Florida had feared and well below the $60 billion in losses from Hurricane Ian, which followed a similar path less than a year ago but targeted… Read More
Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced the availability of up to $45 million in funding for projects that will advance coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities. This funding is available as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, through the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest climate investment in… Read More
BOSTON — More than 100 cities and towns have received a slice of nearly $32 million from the state to harden their infrastructure to the impacts of climate change, but like other rounds of grant funding, demand far outstripped available funds. The state’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program gives local governments money to fortify seawalls, prevent coastal… Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina officials at the Outer Banks reported some damage and erosion to beaches from Tropical Storm Idalia and distant Hurricane Franklin — with many areas still not safe for swimming. Cape Lookout National Seashore officials warned Friday that ocean “overwash is likely to continue for several more days” which would impact… Read More
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCSC) – Isle of Palms city crews are working diligently to restore the beach after it experienced heavy erosion during Tropical Storm Idalia. The loss of tons of sand to erosion means the drop off between the access points and the beaches can reach several feet, making it dangerous for people… Read More
The mayor of Indian Rocks Beach in Pinellas County is imploring the federal government to jumpstart beach renourishment after Hurricane Idalia washed away more of the coast. But that would take changing some of the fed’s requirements for private property owners. Many Pinellas beaches have been devastated by Hurricane Idalia. Indian Rocks Beach officials said… Read More
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Goleta Beach County Park now has six more acres of beach to enjoy. During this year’s winter storms, the emergency beach nourishment operation delivered sediment to the beach. It helped sand naturally build up on the western end of the park. With the additional sand, the Santa Barbara County Community Services Department… Read More
Burlington Canal is in need of a clean up. In mid-August, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA) started dredging the Lake Ontario side of the canal to remove approximately 25,000 cubic metres of sand from the approach channel. The sand is being moved to nearby shallow waters, which will help replenish the neighbouring beaches. “We’re required… Read More
A recent report entitled “Global “Dredging” Market Trends and Insights” is now available on Orbisresearch.com. Worldwide Dredging Market: Detailed Market Analysis In order to address the specific objectives of market players, investors, and business owners, the worldwide Dredging market study provides a thorough and focused approach. In order to demonstrate the market’s potential for future growth and… Read More
Oshun O’Rourke waded into the dark green water, splashing toward a net that her colleagues gently closed around a cluster of finger-length fish. The Klamath River is wide and still here, making its final turn north to the coast as it winds through the Yurok reservation in Humboldt County. About 150 baby chinook salmon, on… Read More
Oregon’s coast is increasingly shaped by the climate crisis. Sea level rise, more severe flooding, intensifying storms, and ocean acidification are threatening our coastal communities and their ocean-based economies. Climate change is causing bluff erosion, receding shorelines, and impacts on shellfish populations. In the face of these challenges, we have tremendous opportunity to implement innovative… Read More
PHILADELPHIA– The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the recipients of the FY22 pre-disaster hazard mitigation assistance grants from their Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programs. The selections, through the two competitive grant programs, will help communities across the nation enhance resilience to climate change and extreme weather events…. Read More
A federal rule limiting agencies’ power to regulate water pollution will severely restrict protections for waters and wetlands throughout the country, but could also be subject to challenges from conservative groups that maintain the new rule exerts more federal jurisdiction than the U.S. Supreme Court intended in a May decision. With the rule published Tuesday to redefine… Read More
Interest in methanol as an alternative fuel has grown in the shipping industry, which seeks to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Below is a list of upcoming methanol bunkering-related projects by companies and ports: COMPANIES: *A.P. Moller-Maersk MAERSKb.CO Maersk received the world’s first methanol-enabled container ship in July. It has 24 more such vessels on… Read More
Business owners in Pinellas County Beach towns are raising concerns about shoreline erosion after three beach renourishment projects recently came to a halt. The renourishment projects could not move forward because of a policy issue that the Army Corps of Engineers is enforcing. The Tampa Bay Beach Chamber organized a letter campaign with about 30 local… Read More