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The Port of Redwood City says it is currently unable to move vessels fully laden in and out of the Port due to a sediment ‘bump” in its ship channel that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco Division failed to expeditiously address by contracting for sufficient dredging capacity, according to Kristine Zortman,… Read More
By the end of this post-pandemic year, it was apparent that we would finish strong, and we did. In fiscal year 2023, we had total obligations of over $625 million and 1,354 total contracts. “Our entire team has worked with national, state, regional and local partners to support the Heartland in many critical ways. I… Read More
Col. James J. Handura assumed command of the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division in a ceremony held today at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. The ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Handura assumed command from Col. Chad Caldwell,… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District conducted a “Clean Marina” inspection of Rock Harbor Marine which evaluates marinas for their standards for clean water and environmental stewardship in the Cumberland River Basin. At Cheatham Lake July 23, 2023, Resource Manager Tadd Potter applauded Rock Harbor Marine for their efforts to earn such recognition…. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Nov. 29, 2023, to mark the completion of Phase 2 of the Muddy River Flood Risk Management project in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts. Phase 2, at a cost of $38 million, is the final phase of work… Read More
Pipeline dredging in the Hatteras Ferry Channel is not expected to happen this winter while agencies continue to seek solutions to funding shortfalls and dredge material disposal complications, a state ferry division official recently informed the Dare County Waterways Commission. “We’re told it’s on hold until we can figure things out,” Catherine Peele, planning and… Read More
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District began preparations for a 50-foot-wide beach nourishment project along a stretch of shoreline Nov. 21 in San Clemente. “Today our contractor, Manson Construction Company, will be laying down the submerged pipeline for this project,” said Doland Cheung, the Corps’ LA District project… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District will be hosting a Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP) Open House December 13 and 14, 2023. The purpose of the event is to enable meaningful dialogue between our Stakeholders and Project Team members on the proposed WERP Project features. Both events will… Read More
YAKIMA — With construction set to begin on a multi-year project to restore the Yakima River’s connection to its historic floodplain and rehabilitate the surrounding ecosystem, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Yakima County held a groundbreaking ceremony November 14. The $12 million Yakima River Gap-to-Gap Ecosystem Restoration Project will restore ecosystem process, structure,… Read More
In the heart of Dallas, Texas, stands a testament to flood risk management, public safety, partnership, and engineering excellence- the Dallas Floodway project. The Flood Risk Management project recently reached a milestone with the substantial completion of the West Levee 277k crest raise and side slope flattening features of work. As with any complex, multi-year… Read More
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on the evening of December 7, 2022, a pressure drop in the Keystone Pipeline system was reported by TC Energy Corporation. Not long after the reported pressure drop, a rupture was detected, and 588,000 gallons of oil spilled into Mill Creek. Located just a few miles northeast of the city of… Read More
As water levels remain low on the Mississippi River, experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are working to create safe pathways for travel along the major body of water. In early October, the river hit historic low levels for a second consecutive year, prompting an uptick in dredge activity to create depth for… Read More
Ahtna Marine & Construction Co. LLC, Boynton Beach, Florida, was awarded a $14,729,970 firm-fixed-price contract for the Lake Worth lagoon ecosystem restoration project. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of July 12, 2025. Fiscal 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023… Read More
First responders on Fire Island say beach erosion is making their job more difficult, and are calling on lawmakers to make immediate repairs. Storms from late September caused the most severe erosion on the barrier island between the communities of Seaview and Fire Island Pines. Since Fire Island doesn’t have roads, first responders rely on… Read More
The dredging of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal is on schedule and expected to be finished in December. “The progress has been good,” said Steve Rochette, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District spokesperson. “Material is being pumped into the disposal area off and on as they advance the dredge.” The disposal area is located between the… Read More