Graham Construction has been appointed the main contractor for the initial phase of a £90M deep-water terminal in Belfast, with work on the project due to start this week. The new deep-water terminal at Belfast Harbour will be able to accommodate some of the world’s largest cruise vessels, while also expanding the port’s capacity for… Read More
San Clemente officials are getting ready to launch a seven-day offshore sand investigation project as the city grapples with a dwindling shoreline and a lack of funding for sand replenishment. City officials are debating the most cost-effective way to bring sand to San Clemente’s beaches to battle the effects of coastal erosion that’s been chipping… Read More
The terminal itself enjoys widespread support, but local residents and environmentalists worry that the details of dredging remain murky Plans to develop a new container ship terminal at Sparrows Point on the outskirts of Baltimore’s harbor are stirring up mixed feelings in a community that’s still living with the toxic legacy of more than a… Read More
Conservation crews at the Naples Botanical Garden are taking innovative steps to restore sand dunes on Vanderbilt Beach. This new approach aims to bolster the beach’s resilience against storms using a diverse array of plants. Erik Sandsmark, COO of Earth Balance, emphasized the importance of these plants, saying, “Without these plants we lose the beach.”… Read More
Brevard County beaches received over $120 million worth of sand replenishment due to erosion from Hurricane Ian, Tropical Storm Nicole, and rising sea levels. Beach renourishment projects are paused by May 1st for sea turtle nesting season, but the North Reach project has an extended deadline of May 15th with environmental protections in place. Residents… Read More
