When Ports of Auckland chews off another section of the prized Waitemata Harbour, it expects a long, costly battle to prove its green … By Isaac Davison (nzherald) [mappress] Source: nzherald, January 30, 2012;
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre announced the approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) negotiated between the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the State of North Carolina to pay for dredging to occur at Carolina Beach, Lockwoods Folly, and New Topsail Inlets. Congressman McIntyre has st
Malcolm Thorpe and his wife Fiona bought the Bembridge Harbour and a surrounding 200 acres from the administrator. The new owners are keen to involve the local community in harbour’s redevelopment. “There is a huge amount of investment needed that has been outstanding during the previous regime — dr
Shine Lawyers will this morning lodge legal proceedings against the State Government arguing the Gladstone Ports Corporation has failed to comply with conditions set by the State Government, and must now provide financial compensation to the Gladstone fishing industry. In a first for Queensland the
The Falmouth harbour dredging plans could be submitted in the coming few weeks, and if successful could see a full scale of dredging works start next year. This would enable a ship repair firm A&P Falmouth to work on bigger vessels and allow more cruise ships to dock at Falmouth – both of which woul
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has extended the comment period for the Draft General Reevaluation Report and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Clear Creek Reevaluation Study, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Harris Counties, Texas, to Feb. 14, 2012.
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is sampling the sediment of Langley Pond. The sampling operation includes a pontoon boat and other watercraft. It is expected to conclude in mid-to-late February. The sampling will not interrupt any activities in or around Langley Pond. DHEC wi
The Expert Group is a follow up of the work by the CEDA Working Group that produced the very well received position paper on Underwater Sound. The WODA Expert Group will composed of members from CEDA, EADA and WEDA. CEDA Members are invited to express interest in joining WEGUS. Expertise required is
Officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said they are for the responsible dredging project in the Buguey Lagoon to improve the navigational course of fishermen in the said coastal town. In this week’s edition of the ‘Tipon-Tipan Sa PIA,’ most of the BFAR officials said that for th
The Nigerian Ports Authority has commenced massive dredging of all navigational channels throughout the country in order to accommodate… By Francis Ugwoke (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, January 29, 2012;
There is a need for regular river dredging to avoid major floods says both the Nadi and Ba Chamber of Commerce and Industry… By Christopher Chand (radiofiji) [mappress] Source: radiofiji, January 29, 2012;
Liquid tar with the viscosity of motor oil is only one of a host of chemicals that contaminate the Gowanus Canal… By Zachary Stieber (theepochtimes) [mappress] Source: theepochtimes, January 27, 2012;
Auckland Council is denying it deliberately kept expansion plans for the city’s port from the public, as users fear what it will do to their… (tvnz) [mappress] Source: tvnz, January 27, 2012; Image: poal
There is a need for proper drainage systems in flood-prone Rakiraki and Ba, say residents of the two towns… By Repeka Nasiko (fijitimes) [mappress] Source: fijitimes, January 27, 2012;
