Florida – St. Augustine Inlet Dredging Set for September – Dredging Today
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced yesterday that a contract was awarded to Southwind Construction Corps. in the amount of $ 2.3 million for maintenance dredging of…
Gulf Coast states prepare to spend billions in fine money – USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – It took Gulf Coast lawmakers more than two years of prodding and negotiating to persuade a divided Congress their communities deserve most of the billions of dollars BP…
Washington D.C. – Deal reached on making RESTORE Act – Florida Today
WASHINGTON – More than two years after the BP oil spill ravaged the Gulf Coast, lawmakers reached a deal Wednesday that could spend billions to boost the region’s economy and…
Florida – Hard-line rule: leave Satellite Beach’s worm rock alone – Florida Today
A “worm rock” may not sound like the most-attractive thing to scoop up and take home, but even so, Florida wildlife officials want to make sure nobody does. On Thursday,…
New York – Marsh Island Dredging Provides Flood Risk Reduction Benefits – Dredging Today
As construction workers maneuver bulldozers and spread sand to restore the degrading marsh island, Yellow Bar Hassock in Jamaica Bay, N.Y., their work is being closely observed by an area…
Washington D.C. – Price tag to dredge Eastern ports for big ships: $5 billion – USA TODAY
SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. seaports in the Southeast likely need up to $ 5 billion to deepen their shipping channels so they can trade with super-size cargo ships expected to…
Florida Ports Council Pleased with Signing of SB 1998 and HB 599 – Dredging Today
The Florida Ports Council released the following statement on Governor Rick Scott signing SB 1998 and HB 599 yesterday at Port of Miami. Both transportation bills contain critical ports funding…
California – Ventura Harbor Dredging Step Closer to Realization – Dredging Today
A pair of bills authored by Assembly member Das Williams that will have a direct impact on Ventura County residents passed the Senate Transportation Committee. One of those bills will…
Florida touts commitment to Clean Marina program – Trade Only Today
The department’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives hosted a Clean Marina designation ceremony Monday at Bluewater Bay Marina Complex in Niceville, Fla., to highlight the regional impact of the marine industry…
Florida – DEP takes to Web to spread message – Hernando Today
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has put up several new websites to communicate with state residents and tourists. The state’s coastal beach guide is posted at http://dep.state.fl.us/cmp/beachaccess/default.htm. The interactive…
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