The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $127,900 contract August 19 to C.T.L. Forest Management, Inc., to clean up and clear vegetation ahead of flood risk reduction work along Tenmile Slough at river mile 30, often referenced as TS30L. Crews will begin trimming trees and removing vegetation to allow access for construction vehicles and… Read More
The forum was co-chaired by Colonel Rhett Blackmon USACE Galveston, Deputy Cmdr. Nathaniel (Nate) Weander, PMP of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, Nate Lovelace representing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Walker Smith, Port Director of The Port of Harlingen Authority, Texas and Pat Younger, Executive Director of the Gulf Ports… Read More
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $34,991,000 firm-fixed-price contract for levee mitigation. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Slidell, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2025. Fiscal 2014 civil operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $34,991,000 were obligated at the… Read More
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a $9,310,750 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging in Tampa Harbor. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Tampa, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 4, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $9,310,750 were obligated… Read More
Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, Louisiana, was awarded a $36,108,500 firm-fixed-price contract for harbor and channels maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in the Lower Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil operation and maintenance funds and fiscal 2024… Read More
Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, was awarded a $192,844,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Everglades restoration. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed at Fort Pierce, Florida, with an estimated completion date of May 5, 2028. Fiscal 2023 civil construction funds in the amount of $192,844,000 were obligated at the… Read More
Commencing on 21 June 2024 and continuing until further notice, the US Army Corps of Engineers Dredge Potter will perform channel maintenance dredging at various locations.
The USACE Dredge Goetz will arrive and begin dredging at mile 269.9 UMR today, 30 September.
The Dredge Bill Holman will arrive at SEMO Port tomorrow afternoon, 1 October to begin dredging of the harbor.
ESSEX — The Essex River, a federally-managed waterway, will be dredged for the first time in about 37 years beginning in two weeks. The dredging will begin Friday, Oct. 11, and is expected to finish Jan. 31, according to Atlantic Coast Tug & Marine, the contractor chosen by the Army Corps of Engineers to do… Read More
HONOLULU — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District, in partnership with the Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans and the Guam Department of Public Works, has released a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for shoreline protection at the Agat Mayor Compound in Hagat, Guam. USACE will open a 30-day public comment… Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49422 Report Number: ERDC/EL TR-24-16 Title: Habitat and Landcover Classification and Maritime Forest Restoration Recommendations for Deer Island, Mississippi By Jacob F. Berkowitz, Matt Blanchard, Kevin D. Philley, Nathan Beane, and Sydney Bufkin Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited. September 2024 123 pgs / 15.68 MB Source
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, celebrated the completion of three Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, or NESP, projects on the Illinois River yesterday, Sept. 24. The district held the dedication ceremony for Alton Pool Islands, Twin Islands and Moore’s Towhead NESP projects as part of the kick-off of the… Read More
WILMINGTON, N.C. — On September 18th, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District suspended Dare County’s permits authorizing work in federal and non-federal channels in Oregon and Hatteras Inlet complexes due to a third recorded instance of noncompliance. On September 25th, Wilmington District conducted a meeting with members of Dare County leadership to… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Effective September 27, 2024, the Jacksonville District is approved to implement emergency permitting procedures to address emergency situations directly resulting from Tropical Storm Ernesto, which impacted Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on August 11, 2024, through August 18, 2024. These alternate procedures are authorized until March 26, 2025. A Public… Read More