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When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins dredging the main navigational channels of the Newport Harbor later this year, contaminated sediment will go to a project at the Port of Long Beach, instead of into a previously proposed pit in the harbor. The dredging project, which is expected to be underway at least by June,… Read More
BREVARD COUNTY • CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA — The Canaveral Port Authority and Brevard County have partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the sixth iteration of a federally-mandated initiative to preserve Space Coast beaches and ensure continued safe navigation of Canaveral Harbor. This critical shoreline preservation project represents a historic investment of $41 million, which… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Laura Barlow as Chief of the Management Support Branch, Operations Division. The mission of the Management Support Branch is to provide financial management of quality engineering and other professional services for operation and maintenance of flood control, navigation, recreation, water… Read More
Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co., White Hall, Arizona, was awarded a $9,119,024 firm-fixed-price contract to furnish equipment, materials, supplies and manpower for dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2026. U.S. Army Corps… Read More
ISLE OF PALMS — The city is gearing up to deepen its marina and has set aside over $1 million to do it. The city of Isle of Palms applied in January for permits with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the S.C. Department of Environmental Services to deepen the marina and a portion of the Atlantic… Read More
Curtin Maritime, Corp. completing one of its Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintenance dredging phases on the Fort McHenry and Curtis Creek Channels (Upper Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River down stream from the Francis Scott Key Bridge area). “It’s great to get out there with Martin Curtin and the guys on the DB AVALON… Read More
An effort is underway to form a new authority that could raise money to dredge the St. Joseph River in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. The Benton Harbor Economic Development and Parks Committee met this week and on the agenda was a resolution to approve the formation of the Harbor Authority in partnership with the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has commenced essential maintenance dredging for the Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation Project. This critical work, awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company for nearly $37 million, began in November and is expected to continue until early… Read More
Iconic Army Corps Regulator Retires After 45 Years of Service Bart De Martino, a Regulatory Project Manager in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Operations Division, Regulatory Branch, Metro NY/NJ Section, has retired after 45 years of service to the District. Moving Ceremony In a moving ceremony, nearly 50 co-workers gathered for… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is pleased to announce total figures for district operations in 2024, as well as last year’s notable achievements across the district. These accomplishments reflect the Nashville District’s diverse operations, spanning critical areas such as navigation, recreation, permitting, hydropower, water management, construction, and more. Each… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2025) – The primary regulatory attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is the employee of the month for November 2024 for her achievements in support of several noteworthy regulatory law cases. Lt. Col. Robert Green, Nashville District commander, lauded Kathryn Morris, assistant district counsel, for her work… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, in coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), is hosting joint public hearings and soliciting comments from the public regarding the application, water quality certification request, and draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Sparrows Point Container Terminal in the Port of Baltimore. The… Read More
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure. Over the centuries, USACE… Read More
Beach replenishment in Beach Haven, North Beach Haven and Holgate is complete as of Jan. 12, according to Steve Rochette, public affairs officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District. Contractor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. began pumping sand on Oct. 9, with a total of 684,000 cubic yards propelled onto the… Read More
FAIRFIELD — After months of waiting with multiple delays, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its high-demand dredging boat have arrived to widen the mouth of Southport Harbor. The harbor’s dredging is a long-awaited federal project that will dig up a corner of a shoal sticking into the harbor from the edge of Sasco Beach to clear… Read More