Environmental groups are blasting a decision this week by Oregon’s Department of State Lands, because it could open the door to controversial export facilities in Coos Bay. Oregon officials say they have never approved such a large dredging project in an estuary. “We did look at the projects that th
Port of Tauranga has been given long-awaited approval to dredge its shipping channel, paving the way for larger container vessels and more cargo to enter the harbour. One of the appellants, Ngai Te Rangi, was also encouraged by the Environment Court decision released recently, saying it was looking
Thousands of tourists paying hundreds of dollars a night for oceanfront South Beach hotel rooms will likely share the beach for days at a … By David Smiley (miamiherald) [mappress] Source: miamiherald, December 26, 2011;
With his first official inspection of erosion on Folly Beach coming on Christmas Eve, U.S. Rep. Tim Scott told Mayor Tim Goodwin not to expect Santa Claus to arrive with federal renourishment funds today or in 2012. Scott, however, vowed to join with other federal, state and local leaders in working
Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Mara–on Jr. asked every Negrense to pray for peace and to thank the Lord for sparing the province from calamities. He said that the PDMP has even forecasted and reported typhoon ‘Sendong’ ahead and it also come out with an early warning for Negrenses. The provincial go
Senior BJD leaders Damodar Rout and Bishnu Charan Das on Friday traded charges against each other over their alleged links with Bapi Sarkhel… By Sandeep Mishra (timesofindia) [mappress] Source: timesofindia, December 26, 2011;
A long-abandoned waterfront garbage dump is getting some environmental attention as part of a $7.5 million project that includes dredging… BY JOHN STARK (thenewstribune) [mappress] Source: thenewstribune, December 26, 2011;
Construction of the Chongqing-based Lianglu Cuntan Bonded Port Area was completely finished on Dec. 14. The Lianglu Cuntan Bonded Port is China’s only inland bonded port area. Local authorities plan to develop the port area into a large-scale bonded laptop production and logistics base with an annua
Recent media reports suggest that the Cochin Port Trust is in a serious financial crisis and its net loss in 2011-12 is likely to be in the… By Jose Paul (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, December 26, 2011;
The dredging project along the channel between North Tenmile Lake and South Tenmile Lake is scheduled to begin next month. Contractors will remove about 10,000 cubic yards of material along the mile-long stretch to ensure boats can continue to cross into North Lake, which otherwise can only be reach
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on Lorain Harbor dredging project. The Corps will oversee dredging to maintain the harbor and the Black River shipping channel, which run about 27 feet deep. The channel maintains that depth to the turning basin behind the Lorain steel mills,
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District began placing dredged material from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Causeway to Bastrop dredging project on Placement Area 62 following completion of work at PA63. “We are aware that many fishing enthusiasts and recreational boaters had intended to
The hydraulic dredge that has pumped 300,000 cubic yards of muck from the bottom of the Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno soon will fall silent. In another month or two, the mechanical dredge that has been working alongside the hydraulic pump — removing muck from creeks and tight areas the massive pump
Sri Lanka will use sand nourishment to shore up defences against sea erosion in Marawila, a fishing and tourism area north of the island’s… (lankabusinessonline) [mappress] Source: lankabusinessonline, December 23, 2011;
