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All along Mississippi’s shoreline, engineers determined to protect coastal cities from nature’s forces are confronting an urgent problem: The beaches are shrinking. Years ago, swimmers and sunbathers sprawled across white sand that stretched far beyond the bustling beach highway. But so much of it has disappeared over the decades that now, in some spots, waves… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District shared an update regarding upcoming maintenance dredging of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. In mid-January, the Army Corps’ contractor Barnegat Bay Dredging Company of Harvey Cedars, N.J. will begin dredging the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway federal channel between markers 152 to 163 (west of Brigantine,… Read More
Download PDF Version HOUSTON — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced it was awarded an $86.3 million project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). “We are proud to be part of one of the largest shoreline protection and beneficial use infrastructure projects in… Read More
A special notice (W91237-26-SN-SB01) seeking interested vendors for a potential multiple award contract for dredging operations in the Great Lakes and Ohio River Divisions has posted to SAM.gov at the link below. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/82ebf032b8644aebb4bdf0271142cc39/view The event will be held in the Community Room of the McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington Street, Paducah, Kentucky, 42003, on January 21,… Read More
The Army Corps of Engineers and the state Department of Environmental Protection plan to meet with the Wildwood municipalities on Tuesday, Jan. 6, on identifying sources of sand for shore protection. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. was asked about the now-canceled Hereford Inlet to Cape May Inlet dune and beach berm project, known as the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been hard at work since 2024 dumping sand on the barrier islands of Isle of Palms (IOP) and Sullivan’s Island as part of an ongoing renourishment project at Breach Inlet. “We’ve done a big beach renourishment in 2008 and in 2018, and we were assuming we could hold… Read More
After years of planning and delays, a long-anticipated dredging project is now underway in Newport Harbor, which is aimed at improving navigation safety and water quality throughout the busy waterway. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in coordination with the City of Newport Beach, will remove sediment that has accumulated on… Read More
For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects while building a culture recognized across… Read More
Orion Government Services LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded an $86,347,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance on the mouth of the Colorado River. The amount of this action is $86,347,000. Bids were solicited via the web with four received. Work will be performed in Sargent, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 8, 2027. Fiscal 2025… Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, awarded a base contract for $320 million to Thalle-Bauer LLC., out of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Dec. 18, for Phase 2 of the Rough River Dam Safety Modification project. This is a base and option contract with the total contract value expected to be around… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, has rescheduled two of the four public meetings initially slated for presenting information and gathering public comments for the Morganza to the Gulf, Louisiana Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project (MTG) Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) released December 5, 2025…. Read More
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) has conducted an environmental analysis in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended. The Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) North Phase L-4 Design Refinements addresses refinements to water flow distribution project features… Read More
GALVESTON, Texas — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in collaboration with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the Port of Bay City, and Matagorda County, have announced a contract award for the Mouth of the Colorado River Navigation Channel (MOCR) Maintenance and Sargent Beach Beneficial Use Placement project, December 19,… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District said its trailing arm suction hopper dredge Essayons arrived in Honolulu earlier this month for its annual overhaul, maintenance, and repair period. Pacific Shipyards International LLC was awarded the $8.8 million firm-fixed-price repair contract through a competitive bid process. The Honolulu shipyard was one of three bidders for the project, according… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has awarded a $4.2 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. for repairs to the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River. The contract is part of $15.5 million in repairs to the pier, ensuring safe navigation, a strong regional economy, and protection of the City of… Read More