It was with great interest that I began reading your article titled “CG Team Discovers ‘Blast From The Past’” (WJ, November 4) until the detail of events took a… Read More
WJ Editorial
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Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming has made reform of the Clean Water Act a top priority. In this week’s issue of The Waterways Journal, you will read about a hearing… Read More
What’s the best way to calculate the many benefits of our inland waterways system to businesses and communities? The recent Waterways Symposium held in Pittsburgh had many highlights. One of… Read More
Great recent article on a true river legend in our industry (“Pete Merrill: Still Surveying After 55 Years,” WJ, October 21). There are an infinite number of famous Pete Merrill… Read More
At the American Waterways Operators’ Fall Convention in San Diego October 17, Vice Adm. Linda Fagan, U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander, presented AWO Chairman Scott Merritt with a Meritorious… Read More
Great job on the special issue (WJ, October 21). You covered so many of the areas that do not get front page coverage but without them the industry could not… Read More
Fifty Years Ago (“This Week,” October 21): Capt. Douglas Grubbs is called Donald. His story is outstanding. He is a retired Crescent River Pilot. He is a good friend with… Read More
On October 28, H.R. 2440, the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act, advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation—the top legislative priority of the American Association… Read More
I was looking at the latest Waterways Journal and who jumps off the page, but my mentor Pete Merrill! It was great to read about his family and the great… Read More
I was watching a crew change of barge workers from the towboat to the limo. The fresh crew: ready, willing and able. The crew that was relieved: happy time in… Read More
