Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 11 May 2026 – Van Oord and KWS (a VolkerWessels company) have delivered the Hansweert dyke reinforcement project ahead of schedule and to a high standard of sustainability. The reinforced dyke now complies with the latest Dutch safety standard, which factors in more severe storms. The project contributes to the future-proofing of… Read More
By:Sam Walker Dare County commissioners approved plans Monday to move forward with a larger beach nourishment project in Buxton, after lower-than-expected financing costs and growing confidence in pending FEMA reimbursement opened the door for additional sand placement. The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved expanding the Buxton project to the full permitted volume of… Read More
By Todd Pittenger Salina City Commissioners Monday passed a couple of resolutions which moved the Smoky Hill River renewal project another step forward Monday. Commissioners passed one resolution authorizing the beginning of property acquisition relating to the project. A second resolution dealt with land acquisition and public use. The City will begin the process of… Read More
The latest news on Louisiana’s coastal land loss involves a tale of two studies, but the can-do attitudes of a group of volunteers insist that the worst of times can still be avoided. Count us on the side of the volunteers. The first study offers a rather apocalyptic view for southeastern Louisiana. Tulane coastal geologist… Read More
By Rebecca Rosenberg The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier will close temporarily beginning May 13 as crews begin a construction project to repair and reinforce pilings, officials announced. Work is expected to continue through the end of November. During construction, visitors may notice limited parking impacts near the pavilion area. Officials are asking the public to follow… Read More