ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — St. Bernard Parish has proposed three coastal restoration projects to the Coastal Wetland Planning Protection and Restoration Act. John Lane, Coastal Director and Chief of Staff with St. Bernard Parish, said the projects are considered “large-scale coastal projects.” He said CWPPRA considers around 100 of these projects throughout the… Read More
The Narrabeen Lagoon in Pittwater, Australia, is the largest coastal lagoon in the Sydney region. It is a very popular destination for enthusiasts of leisure activities such as swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing. For locals, it offers a unique lifestyle of outdoor recreation. The entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon periodically becomes clogged up and needs… Read More
America’s locks and dams are on borrowed time, with many operating well beyond their life expectancy. The economic risk of a single failure has forced waterway managers to rely on long-standing technologies and designs, rather than adopting more modern, innovative components. To help reduce the risk and provide assurance to those managing and operating these… Read More
By Mike Schuler The Trump administration’s decision to extend its broad Jones Act waiver another 90 days is drawing mounting opposition across the U.S. maritime sector, with labor unions, domestic operators, trade groups and lawmakers arguing the move undermines American shipping while doing little to address energy prices. The extension, announced last week, keeps in place… Read More
The rejuvenation of the Kallayi river is progressing steadily, with around 45% of the desilting work completed so far. Irrigation department officials said that the work was underway around the clock and the department expects the entire project to be completed by the end of May. If the work is not completed by then, it… Read More