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Four critical coastal restoration projects advance in Louisiana
St. Bernard Parish Government has just announced that four largescale coastal restoration projects have advanced in the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) funding process. The CWPPRA Technical Committee voted Bayou Ducros Marsh Creation (Pontchartrain Basin), Biloxi M
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USACE seeks public input for the Honolulu Harbor study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District – in partnership with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) – is seeking public input on the preparation of the Honolulu Harbor Modification Feasibility Study to address potential impacts with improving the Honolulu Harbor Federal
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India to adequately explore beneficial use of dredged material
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in order to bring the concept of ‘Waste to Wealth’ in the dredging sector has issued addendum to the Dredging Guidelines for Major Ports 2021. This will make provision for use of dredging material for beneficial purposes in bidding process with necessary
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Dutra nets massive dredging contract in Virginia
The Dutra Group of San Rafael, California, has won a multi-million dollar dredging contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. According to the government officials, the contract (W91236-23-C-5000) includes dredging by hopper or mechanical dredge and potential clean-up operations in Norfolk, Vir
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Lower Mississippi River (LMR) dredging update
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commenced channel maintenance dredging efforts in Southwest Pass for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) on January 29, 2023, with the hopper dredge GLENN EDWARDS (Manson Construction). The Mississippi River Ship Channel deepening project recently achieved another milestone whe
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Croatan Beach nourishment project on the table
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District has received a permit application from the City of Virginia Beach regarding the Croatan Beach Nourishment project. According to the Corps, the City is proposing to construct beach replenishment (nourishment) project along Croatan Beach by placing appr
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Dredging plan for Carnarvon Fascine released
The Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, today announced that the McGowan Government will undertake a $3 million dredging project to improve ocean access from the Carnarvon Fascine. The project will also include works to stabilise the sand spit. This announcement is the result of the close collaborati
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Submissions for the IADC Safety Award 2023 now open
The International Association of Dredging Companies announced today that submissions are open for the annual IADC Safety Award. It is now possible to enter your submissions for the IADC Safety Award 2023. Two awards will be given: one to a dredging organisation and a second to a supply chain organis
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Final funding secured for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has overcome the final hurdle in the funding and approval processes for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. Yesterday, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Board of Directors approved CPRA’s request to dedicate
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$24 million for waterway investments in Buffalo
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced that projects across Erie and Niagara Counties are slated to receive over $139.7 million in federal funding as outlined in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2023 work plan released on February 28. Included in the funding is nearly $24 million for waterway inves
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Two Ohio River dredging projects available for comment
In efforts to maintain a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound waterborne transportation system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing the design of two dredge projects on the Ohio River. The proposed projects include dredging of the government harbors, water intakes, and the
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WEDA’s webinar highlighting the 2022 Environmental Excellence Awards Winners
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) will this Friday, March 10, present their next webinar focusing on the “2022 Environmental Excellence Awards Winners”. Each year, at its annual Environmental Summit and Exposition, WEDA presents three Environmental Excellence Awards to outstanding projects. Su
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Mashpee dredging project up for comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is seeking comments on the proposed dredging work in Popponesset Bay Approach Channel in Mashpee, Mass. According to the Corps, USACE recently received a permit application from the Town of Mashpee for proposed work in the approach channel to Po
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Agreement signed for the Edisto Beach project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District and the Town of Edisto Beach yesterday (February 27) signed a Project Partnership Agreement for the construction of the Edisto Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The goal of the project is to reduce the risk of coastal storm damages to