It’s been nearly a year since BlackRock agreed to buy ports on either side of the Panama Canal from Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison — a deal that President Trump touted during an address to Congress last March. But what if the ports aren’t Hutchison’s to sell? State of play: Panama’s Supreme Court is expected to rule soon… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Our state’s fight against coastal land loss is taking center stage, as lawmakers are gearing up for this year’s legislative session. State leaders are taking steps to protect communities, marshes, and our coastal economy. “We’re very fortunate, as the front line of defense for our state, and kind of… Read More
The University Lakes Restoration Project, which aims to sustain the lakes system and add recreational value, is still underway. Project manager Mark Goodson said the project phases are concurrent but that the team kicked off the final phase, 2C, last fall. Phase 2C includes raking and dredging a small strip along the western shoreline of University… Read More
IPSWICH — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced last week that it is awarding over $2 million in funding to restore and monitor salt marshes along the Massachusetts coastline, including in Ipswich, Newbury, and Essex. The grants, which are administered by the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), will support seven projects to restore and monitor degraded salt… Read More
PRIME HOOK BEACH, Del.– DNREC officials have ordered the removal of a concrete dune crossover at Prime Hook Beach, ruling that the structure was built illegally and poses risks to the area’s fragile coastal environment. In a decision issued by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control on Jan. 16, the agency denied a coastal construction permit… Read More
