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NFWF OKs six restoration projects
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund has approved six restoration projects and two amended projects for Mississippi for a total of $26.8 million. The projects will be administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). “These proj
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Up to 6.6M cubic yards of sand for Dare County beaches
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has executed an agreement with Dare County, granting the county access to up to 6.6 million cubic yards of sand from the Outer Continental Shelf to restore 11.6 miles of beaches. The project, slated for 2022, is part of Dare County’s long-term shoreline m
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Cameron Meadows dredging starts
The Louisiana CPRA yesterday announced the start of dredging activities on the Cameron Meadows Marsh Creation and Terracing Project in Cameron Parish. Using 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment pumped from the Gulf of Mexico, the area will see the addition of 308 acres of marsh. The restoration proje
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VIDEO: Lakeside Western shoreline preservation
Lakeside Chautauqua, located in Lakeside, Ohio, yesterday released this very interesting video named ‘Lakeside Western Shoreline Preservation’. In the video, Matt Kovach, restoration ecologist at GEI Consultants, presents possible processes and design considerations to address erosion along Lakeside
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William Hawrelak Park rehabilitation on the way
The City of Edmonton, Alberta, has just announced that the William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation Project is currently in the design development phase. The goals established during engagement sessions are now being turned into physical drawings to include the details and specifications required for co
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North Sandy Pond barrier bar restored
New York State DEC Commissioner, Basil Seggos, has announced the completion of the restoration of the North Sandy Pond barrier bar. The $600,000 project – awarded to the town of Sandy Creek, Oswego County – was part of the State’s Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). The North Sand
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MTCC signs Kolhufushi Shore Protection deal
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Maldives have signed an agreement for the M. Kolhufushi Shore Protection Project. MTCC CEO, Shahid Hussain Moosa, signed the contract on behalf of the company and Ms. Zeeniya Hameed
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Manson wins $16.9M Saint Marys dredging contract
Manson Construction from Seattle, Washington, has won a $16.9 million firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging in Saint Marys, Georgia. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. An estimated completion date for the project is May 7,
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Casco Bay Communities team up to combat coastal flooding
Ten Casco Bay coastal communities will be working together to prepare for the environmental, social and economic impacts of flooding caused by the climate crisis. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) $250,000 for the regional initi
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Protecting Worcestershire village from flooding
The Environment Agency is progressing plans to deliver a permanent flood protection scheme for the historical Worcestershire village of Severn Stoke. The £1.8 million flood mitigation embankment scheme will provide protection from the devastating impact of flooding to homes and businesses including
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Van Drew announces campaign for dredging, beach replenishment
New Jersey Congressman Van Drew has announced his “Stronger Shores” policy campaign, which will be an ongoing coordinated effort with USACE and the U.S. Coast Guard. Major initiatives of this campaign are to dredge waterways, replenish beaches, protect our coastal communities and environment, and en
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Munger Landing project includes dredging
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) this week released its environmental assessment of a project to remove decades-old legacy pollution from the Munger Landing area. The project is part of larger St. Louis River Area of Concern effort that is addressing contamination at several sites in th
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TSHD Shoalway to make space for Everton’s new stadium
Royal Boskalis Westminster recently kicked off work on another interesting land reclamation project, pumping sand into the Bramley-Moore Dock to make space for Everton’s new stadium. Over the next few weeks, the company’s hopper dredger Shoalway will deliver over 450,000 cubic metres of dredged sand
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New Amador Cruise Terminal delivered
Panama’s new Amador Cruise Terminal has been delivered recently and is now providing berthing services for cruises vessels, reports China Harbor Engineering Company. The design and construction contract for the Amador cruise terminal, at Perico Island, was awarded by Panama Maritime Authority (AMP)