The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Louisiana are continuing efforts to prepare for any possible hazardous materials cleanup or chemical discharges in Louisiana as result of flooding. EPA is actively evaluating threats to human health and the environment that may exist fr
Khatunganj, the business hub of the port city of Chittagong, has a century-old history. But the wholesale market has lost its glory over the… By Mitoon Chowdhury (bdnews24) [mappress] Source: bdnews24, May 23, 2011;
BMT Defence Services Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, announced today the promotion of three key staff members which will see them take up new and challenging roles in order to drive the business forward and m
Local lawmakers say one of their main accomplishments from the legislative session that ended May 5 – along with balancing the state budget… More info: mauinews By CHRIS HAMILTON [mappress] Source: mauinews, May 23, 2011
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has provided $2.3 million to continue dredging in Oregon Inlet through the end of the year, according to th… By Rob Morris (outerbanksvoice) [mappress] Source: outerbanksvoice, May 23, 2011;
As Memorial Day approaches, visitors are again returning to the coast. Most Delaware beaches have plenty of sand, and many are set to get ev… By Calum McKinney (delmarvanow) [mappress] Source: delmarvanow, May 23, 2011;
A £6m project to move sand on to Lincolnshire’s beaches to help prevent flooding and coastal erosion is set to start… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, May 23, 2011;
Ten new waterfront schemes, developed by the Lagos State Waterfront Infrastructure Development, will soon be unveiled by the state governmen… (234next) [mappress] Source: 234next, May 23, 2011;
The Christie administration this week extended its legal battle to prevent the deepening of the Delaware River by the U.S. Army Corps of Eng… (nj) [mappress] Source: nj, May 22, 2011;
PKR Kota Marudu Chief, Anthony Mandiau received yet another complain about illegal sand dredging in the area… (dailyexpress) [mappress] Source: dailyexpress, May 22, 2011
To see the difference almost a year of dredging made to North Park Lake’s once silt-choked depths, just check out the tree stumps… By Jeremy Boren (pittsburghlive) [mappress] Source: pittsburghlive, May 21, 2011
The State Port of Wilmington is getting some federal help clearing the way for ships… (wwaytv3) [mappress] Source: wwaytv3, May 21, 2011;
Recent flooding on Lake Taneycomo left more than just property damage, Rockaway Beach Mayor Larry Cline said. The rush of water that flooded… By Cliff Sain (news-leader) [mappress] Source: news-leader, May 21, 2011;
Xenophobic statements targeting Kuwait should be guarded against after their announcement to build a new port to compete with Iraqi ones, th… (zawya) [mappress] Source: zawya, May 20, 2011;