The next Dredged Material Management Office (DMMO) meeting is on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Projects being looked at include WETA San Francisco Ferry Terminal, USACE Napa River, and Strawberry Channel. View the agenda here. Any updates can be found on the San Francisco Bay Dredging and Disposal Database web page at: http://www.dmmosfbay.org/site/alias__dmmo/173106/default.aspx or the Corps’ DMMO web page […]
Continue ReadingThe Dredged Material Management Office is meeting this Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Click here to view and download the agenda. Any updates can be found on the San Francisco Bay Dredging and Disposal Database web page at: http://www.dmmosfbay.org/site/alias__dmmo/173106/default.aspx or the Corps’ DMMO web page at: http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/DredgingWorkPermits.aspx NOTE: The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Bay […]
Continue ReadingIn a letter addressed to the State Water Resources Control Board on August 18, 2016, BPC joined a coalition of organizations to comment on the Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Materials to Waters of the State (“Procedures”), formerly known as the Wetland and Riparian Protection Policy. The letter addresses stakeholders’ concerns, including vague […]
Continue ReadingDredging News for August 2 Through August 16, 2016 Great Lakes concludes strategic review and reports second quarter results US$500 million made available for TIGER grants US: Corps to launch new resource for dredging community Ireland: IFA flood chairman says dredging required to save farmland Key role for Partrac in sand tracking study for Gulf Coast […]
Continue ReadingClick here to download the agenda for the Dredged Material Management Office(DMMO) meeting this Wednesday, August 10, 2016. The Corps’ web page at http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/DredgingWorkPermits.aspx is currently experiencing a minor glitch therefore updated agendas may be temporary unavailable. NOTE: The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). The address is 455 […]
Continue ReadingFORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Feeling Flushed By Chris Philips, Managing Editor In January, 2014 in this space, we discussed the state’s interest in the levels of fecal coliform bacteria in Puget Sound, and the claim by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) that […]
Continue ReadingFORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Feeling Flushed By Chris Philips, Managing Editor In January, 2014 in this space, we discussed the state’s interest in the levels of fecal coliform bacteria in Puget Sound, and the claim by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) that […]
Continue ReadingMassCEC hit by lawsuit over plan to dredge New Bedford Harbou US: Sacramento District awards construction contract to RDA US: Everglades restoration projects clear another hurdleUS: agreement reached on cleanup of saltmarsh at LCP Chemicals Superfund site Zeldin calls on EPA to maintain commitment to close disposal sites DSC delivers dredger to NCDOT US: Mianus […]
Continue ReadingFORWARD SIGN UP TO RECEIVE PMM ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Deck Gear Survey 2016 By Peter Marsh There are several components to a successful workboat, including the vessel itself, its suitability for the project and a well trained crew. One key component is the deck machinery, which will determine […]
Continue ReadingThe agenda is now available for the Dredged Material Management Office (DMMO) meeting, this Wednesday, July 27, 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, […]
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