By Kyle Cappotto, Special to The Waterways Journal Dams and reservoirs are critically important infrastructure. They provide flood control, water for drinking and irrigation, and recreational opportunities. Many dams were built… Read More
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The University of Georgia’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) will offer a new 3.5-day course titled “Sustainable Sediment Management” June 3-6. The course will be held in Athens, Ga.,… Read More
Port Milwaukee welcomed the Singapore-flagged Patagonman on March 30 as the first official vessel call of the 2025 navigation season. It arrived after unloading cargo in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,… Read More
In a statement released on April 1, Conrad Industries reported a net income of $11.2 million for the 2024 calendar year, as well as an income per diluted share of… Read More
Whenever influential waterways leaders hit milestones in their careers or retire, it inspires reflection on the importance of accumulated experience and wisdom. This applies both on the rivers and ashore. Read More
Two dredging crews have been working six days a week since September to restore the depth of the Monongahela River. The crews have removed more than 315 barges… Read More
The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed more than 300 guests to its annual Maritime Bell Luncheon on March 27 at the Hilton Americas in Houston. This event, previously… Read More
The McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021, and its importance has only grown since then. In his remarks at the formal dedication of the… Read More
The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) will hold four public meetings in March and April during its annual high-water inspection trip on the mv. Mississippi. The hearings welcome residents, stakeholders and… Read More
Bollinger Shipyards announced March 25 receipt of a $951.6 million fixed-price-incentive-firm-target (FPIF) contract modification from the U.S. Coast Guard. The contract will aid in advancing the detail design and construction… Read More
