Australia has approved a contentious plan by a European corporation to suck up millions of cubic metres of sand from the waters surrounding the Kimberley and ship it overseas. Dutch dredging operator Boskalis told Yahoo News the material would likely be sent to South East Asia. “The sand would most likely be used for coastal protection purposes and/or development of land,”… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has announced an updated timeline for the Buxton beach nourishment project, with the dredge Liberty Island now expected to arrive in Dare County during the week of July 27, 2026. This revised schedule is approximately one week later than the previously anticipated arrival during the week of July 20, 2026. To… Read More
By Natalie Weber A liquified natural gas (LNG) company is one step closer to building a facility on Pelican Island in Galveston. Power LNG is seeking to lease 30 acres on Pelican Island to build a $250 million facility that will initially produce 400,000 gallons of liquified natural gas per day, primarily used to fuel cruise… Read More
By Adam Willis Not that long ago, the Chesapeake Bay was home to hundreds of scattered islands. Migratory birds nested in them, and blue crabs hid in their marshes. Some served as waypoints for Algonquin-speaking tribes and, later, homes for settlers and watermen. Over the last two hundred years, though, erosion accelerated by storms and… Read More
By Aidan Delaney Repair works to improve access to Kilpatrick Beach in the north of the county took a step closer yesterday. Yesterday, Wexford County Councillors gave their approval to a report about the coastal works which will take place near Castletown. Plans are now underway to install 80 metres of rock arm to facilitate… Read More
