Study finds that efforts to replace an invasive weed could spike greenhouse gas emissions in the region In 2023, China embarked on the largest coastal restoration project ever attempted. Threatened by an invasive, fast-growing weed known as smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora), which was overrunning clam farms, bird habitats, and shipping channels, the country planned to remove… Read More
Designed and built especially for municipal companies, civil engineers and contractors, Borger has launched its new heavy duty Dredging Pump. Suitable for pumping wastewater with sediments and sludge, including the draining/dewatering of excavation pits, this latest Borger pump benefits from Maintenance-in-Place with quick-release covers to check wearing parts. The Borger Dredging Pump can also be… Read More
Arcadis partnered with Water Technology Inc. (WTI), Clark Builders and Yellowknives Dene First Nation to design and build the new Yellowknife Aquatic Centre, which opened on May 5 for recreational and competitive use. Arcadis calls the $71.7-million facility “one of the most ambitious public infrastructure projects in the Northwest Territories.” Across its 57,000-plus sf, it includes an eight-lane competition pool, a… Read More
NORTH SIOUX CITY — An ongoing dredging operation at McCook Lake has pulled out numerous fallen trees, a lawnmower, part of a shed, lumber, sewer and water pipes and other materials that washed into the lake during the catastrophic flooding last summer. The contractor, Three Oaks, Inc., began dredging the lake May 15, said Kelly… Read More
Key Points The Apalachicola River’s historical significance as a vital transportation route has been diminished by detrimental dredging practices. The Riparian County Stakeholders Coalition (RCSC) advocates for a balanced approach to navigation, restoration, and economic sustainability. The RCSC emphasizes the importance of preserving the river’s heritage while fostering economic opportunities. For centuries, the Apalachicola River… Read More
