Mud Shortage Eroding California’s Climate Defenses Published: March 3rd, 2016 By John Upton OAKLAND, Calif. — As the birdwatchers of Arrowhead Marsh strain through binoculars for glimpses of California clapper rails, they could easily miss the warning signs of an obscure threat to the species’ survival. Grassy banks at the heart of the marsh are sloughing […]
Continue ReadingDredging News from Sand and Gravel Environmentalists argue for more dredging in Hudson River Benjamin Franklin a big ‘first’ for Port of Long Beach West Coast Hopper Dredging 2016 – Award Columbia River clamshell maintenance dredging 2016 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock sees significant increase in revenues from dredging US: Long Beach Island agreement secured […]
Continue ReadingPIANC MarCom WG 144 – ‘Classification of Soils and Rocks for the Maritime Dredging Process’ has been released today. Click here to view the press release dealing with this recently published report.
Continue ReadingNow accepting abstracts for Battelle’s 2017 Sediments Conference. Abstracts Due: June 30, 2016 Please review the abstract format/content requirements on the Conference website and then submit your abstract to be included in the multilevel review that will begin in July 2016. Short Course Proposals Due: July 25, 2016 Courses will be offered on topics within […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 2016 WEDA Newsletter, Volume 2 Homepage | Contact Us Newsletter – February 2016: Thank you for reading the second edition of the new style WEDA monthly newsletter. This is provided to you as one of the many benefits your receive as a member. This newsletter will provide you with an overview of what is […]
Continue ReadingFebruary 16, 2016 Applications for the 2016 WODA Environmental Excellence Awards are due by 15 April 2016. Three awards will be made in 2016 One for a navigation dredging project, One for an environmental dredging project, and One for a sand and gravel dredging project. Silver awards may be made for the runner-up in each […]
Continue ReadingClick here to download the agenda for the DMMO meeting on February 10, 2016. Please review the DMMO web page at http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/DredgingWorkPermits.aspx for changes to this agenda. NOTE: The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). The address is 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 10600, San Francisco. Please […]
Continue ReadingA USACE Brownbag Seminar on the beneficial use of dredge material was presented on January 28th focusing on predictive modeling and design solutions. Click here to view the presentation given by Anchor QEA’s Tom Wang and Kathy Ketteridge.
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