The Bathtub Reef Beach renourishment project continues Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 1585 S.E. MacArthur Blvd. on South Hutchinson Island in Martin County. Nourishment has covered the sea wall in a sand dune. There will be a second phase to build another sea wall across MacArthur Boulevard on the lagoon side, and a third phase… Read More
Tradepoint Atlantic wants to fast track plans to build a deep water container terminal in Eastern Baltimore County. But to do that, it needs permission to dump dredge on a nearby island that years ago was at the center of a legal fight over dredging. Tradepoint is hoping it can convince the community that depositing… Read More
Long-time visitor Kathy DeFrancesco has witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by shallow waters in Ocean City and Assateague Island, particularly for larger boats. “A couple of years ago, there was a very large commercial boat that was stuck right out in front of us by the rocks in front of the Assateague Island, and she… Read More
The Army Corps of Engineers began a four-month project Monday to restore 10 miles of beaches between the Duval-St Johns County line and Hanna Park. Officials say the project — the first renourishment project for Duval County beaches since 2019 — will help protect homes and businesses near the ocean and will allow for a… Read More
