Introduction The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District has announced plans for a harbor dredging project at St. Joseph and Holland (Outer) Harbors in Michigan. This maintenance initiative aims to remove shoaling and restore navigable depths ahead of the busy 2026 shipping and recreational season. Project Announcement and Objectives According to the USACE… Read More
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. – Crews are starting to mobilize on beaches in Carolina Beach for the town’s Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) dredging project. Norfolk Dredging, hired by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the project, will begin mobilization at Freeman Park. Officials will hold a public meeting with the USACE in the… Read More
A popular beach on Galveston’s West End will be closed for the remainder of 2025 for a major environmental project that, when completed, will restore nearly two miles of coastline to the island. As of Monday, officials have closed down Hershey Beach in preparation for the project, a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Texas General… Read More
Ever wonder why dredging is critical to keeping our ports, rivers, and waterways functioning? In this video, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes you behind the scenes of dredging, from the buildup of sediment to the science of environmental testing, and how clean sediment is repurposed to restore ecosystems like Buffalo’s Unity Island. Learn… Read More
A secret to restoring the Chesapeake Bay is just waiting to be unearthed. In the maritime state of Maryland, dredging is done routinely to keep waterways navigable by removing shoals and making sure channels are deep enough for boats to pass. But the materials removed from the waterways — sediment, sand, mud — have to… Read More
