Data: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis via FRED, Marine Exchange of Southern California. (Total vessels of all types within 25 miles of port, plus those waiting outside specially designated Safety and Air Quality Areas.) Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios
State and federal dredge crews are stirring up Long Beach Island’s quiet off-season waters, making the channels feel as busy as the Island’s roads in spring, before road work clears out; against still marshes and empty slips, the churn is a reminder that the most recent nor’easter has passed, but hurricane season has not. “The… Read More
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. — King tides and offshore winds continue to affect the Brevard County coastline, with some of the most visible erosion reported in the Satellite Beach area. Strong wind and waves have cut into the dune line, carving away large amounts of sand. Officials said that recent sand renourishment projects have helped protect… Read More
Surveying contractor Gahagan & Bryant Associates (GBA) has begun surveying the beach in preparation for Carteret County’s upcoming beach renourishment project. Crews will conduct land-based and water-based surveys. Land surveys will use a truck marked with the GBA logo and GPS equipment. Hydrographic measurements will be taken from a survey vessel marked with the GBA… Read More
By Pranesh Sarkar The Bengal government would seek a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Jharkhand government to dredge the Ganga riverbed in the neighbouring state’s Rajmahal area to eliminate recurring erosion caused by the river in Malda. Bengal chief secretary Manoj Agarwal identified the cause of recurring erosion and floods caused by the Ganga in… Read More
Hanoi generally agrees with the study on improving the riverbeds of the Red River and the Da River, combined with the recovery of materials for construction purposes. However, the plan needs clarification regarding its legal and technical aspects, as well as its impact on dikes, river flow, and water sources, before consideration for implementation. The… Read More
