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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
Calling it a blame game might be an understatement. North Wildwood and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection continue to trade barbs over why repairs on the town’s ever-eroding coast have largely been neglected and how already-completed work has impacted beach conditions. But a resolution may soon be in the cards. North Wildwood, which has… Read More
Lee County officials have approved $4.4 million in bed tax funds for beach and shoreline projects. In total, the money, spent through in interlocal agreements, is designed to cover 11 projects, according to a statement. The interlocal agreements are between Lee County and the Barrier Island Parks Society, Captiva Erosion Prevention District, the city of… Read More
For the first time in California history, all coastal cities, including those in the Bay Area, must plan for sea-level rise, a looming climate impact yet to be fully experienced. The new law — SB 272 — requires big cities like San Francisco and small towns like Strawberry along Richardson Bay to develop strategies and recommend projects to address… Read More
The restoration project on Treasure Island is wrapping up over the weekend with signage warning visitors to stay off the sand dunes. Source