Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection
Restoring coastlines in the the Gulf South
Danos has expanded its portfolio to offer coastal restoration services to customers throughout the Gulf South. In addition to providing the materials and workforce to restore or replace barriers in marine environments, the company is producing and installing artificial reefs tailored to the local ha
Coastal Protection
Brigantine beachfill project in full swing
Virginia-based Norfolk Dredging Company is busy dredging and placing sand to nourish the dune and berm project on the Island of Brigantine in New Jersey. The project, which is moving along very well, consists of dredging approximately 850,000 cubic yards of sand from an offshore borrow source. The d
Coastal Protection
Wacouta Bay restoration project for public review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District is seeking public comments on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed ecosystem restoration project in Wacouta Bay. Wacouta Bay is located near the head of Lake Pepin in Pool 4 of the Upper Mississippi River. The lands in the area are
Coastal Protection
Protecting Adelaide coastline from beach erosion
Beach replenishment works will continue this winter to reduce the effects of coastal erosion on Adelaide beaches. Strong winds, large waves and storm surges, especially in winter, cause erosion along the coast. A sustainable approach to managing Adelaide’s coastline involves moving sand from areas w
Coastal Protection
Innovative dike upgrading by Boskalis
Climate change causes more extreme weather conditions that make the low-lying Netherlands increasingly vulnerable to flooding. Dikes are therefore crucial to protect the country. A great example of this is the centuries-old dike around the Markermeer Lake, which is more than 30 kilometers long. Labe