WESTON’S Marine Lake has reopened following dredging and other improvement works. The lake, a popular attraction in the town, has been closed for over six weeks whilst the works have been taking place. This included updating the lake’s safety information and signs, as well as power washing areas of the walkway. Posting on social media… Read More
After heavy winter storms, popular beaches in northern Germany are in rough shape. Fresh sand will be needed to rebuild the shoreline — but sourcing the highly sought-after resource can cause other problems. A winter of heavy storms and flooding, especially in late December, has washed away vast stretches of protective sand dunes and bathing… Read More
Nearly a year after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling withdrawing protections for about half the streams and wetlands in Colorado, Western Slope Democrats have introduced a bill that would fill the regulatory vacuum created by the decision. House Bill 1379 would create a state-run permit system to regulate when developers can dig up… Read More
There is a need for dredging of rivers to prevent future flooding. Minisiter for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka highlighted this while visiting flood affected areas in the Western Division on Thursday. “We need a consistent program that includes dredging that hopefully would alleviate the problem we have in Ba,” he said. While visiting Nawajikuma tramline,… Read More
Afloat reader Lee Maginnis has shared a new image of the suction dredger Charnock returning to Warrenpoint in Co Down after emptying its load in the open sea on Sunday (24 March). As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the vessel has been carrying out dregding operations in the approaches and deep-water berths of the inner harbour of Warrenpoint Port since… Read More