Mechanical (clamshell) maintenance dredging of three federal features in Willapa Bay, Wash., is expected to begin as early as July 16. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will oversee maintenance dredging performed by the contractor, J.E. McAmis. Dredging is expected to begin in the Palix River Access Lane to obtain dredge access to Bay… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Intent to Prepare the South Atlantic Division Regional Dredging Environmental Impact Statement for Operations and Maintenance Activities at Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina We Need Your Input! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate potential changes to the… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, will begin a multi-phase project in Lexington Harbor, Michigan with the first phase involving dredging and breakwater revitalization work set to start as early as May 28, weather permitting. Phase One will focus on hydraulic dredging of the outer harbor. The contractor will then mechanically dredge to address shoaling impacting harbor access and the inner federal channel and to re-establish recreational boating… Read More
Dredging is slated to get underway in the South Haven Harbor this week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says dredging projects are essential for maintaining safe navigational depths within the harbor and to support ongoing marine traffic and port activities. The dredging will take place at the harbor entrance to Lake Michigan, between breakwater… Read More
By Kavan Van Hal A long-awaited shoreline protection and beach nourishment project is now underway at Sargent Beach, marking a major step in efforts to slow severe erosion along one of Matagorda County’s most vulnerable stretches of coastline. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the beginning of the federal Sargent Beach Stabilization and Beach Nourishment… Read More