On Monday, Brig. Gen. Bill Hannan, NWD commander, visited the Portland District, US Army Corps of Engineers’ (NWP) hopper dredges Essayons and Yaquina as they undergo maintenance, repairs and upgrades. (left to right): Dan Howard, NWP navigation chief, Chris Gibbons, Essayons lead port engineer, Jane Favors, former Captain of the Yaquina, Brig. Gen. Hannan, Jon Blake, current… Read More
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Following the wreckage of Hurricanes Ian and Debby, the coastline suffered severe erosion which will be renourished by a United States Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District-funded contract, the city said Thursday. The $72 million contract was awarded to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company which intends to place two million… Read More
After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community…. Read More
Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has signed a record of decision marking a significant milestone in the efforts to address flooding and environmental challenges in the region. Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Record of Decision for… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $10,331,250 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Charleston, South Carolina, with an estimated completion date of June 15, 2025. Fiscal 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of… Read More
