While the inactive government has moved forward for now the effects of the government shutdown on the dredging industry are highlighted in this issue. The line between essential and nonessential government activities when it starts shutting things down can be blurred depending on where you’re standing. Read More
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While the inactive government has moved forward for now the effects of the government shutdown on the dredging industry are highlighted in this issue. The line between essential and nonessential government activities when it starts shutting things down can be blurred depending on where you’re standing. Read More
The results of an economic impact report on the benefits of deepening the Mississippi River to 50 feet from its current 45-foot draft were released in August. The Big River Coalition a multi-state maritime trade association and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development commissioned the study by noted economist Tim Ryan PhD. entitled “The Economic Impact of Deepening the Mississippi River to 50 Feet.” Read More
The results of an economic impact report on the benefits of deepening the Mississippi River to 50 feet from its current 45-foot draft were released in August. The Big River Coalition a multi-state maritime trade association and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development commissioned the study by noted economist Tim Ryan PhD. entitled “The Economic Impact of Deepening the Mississippi River to 50 Feet.” Read More
On May 29 U.S. District Judge Richard M. Gergel accepted the settlement agreement between all parties involved in the mediation over the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) in an order that dismissed the federal litigation pending against the proposed deepening of the harbor channel. Read More
On May 29 U.S. District Judge Richard M. Gergel accepted the settlement agreement between all parties involved in the mediation over the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) in an order that dismissed the federal litigation pending against the proposed deepening of the harbor channel. Read More
The National Waterways Conference will hold its Legislative Summit on March 12 and 13 at the Madison Hotel in Washington D.C. Read More
The National Waterways Conference will hold its Legislative Summit on March 12 and 13 at the Madison Hotel in Washington D.C. Read More
On December 30 Jeff McKee began a 120-day assignment as temporary chief of the Navigation Branch at the Corps of Engineers Headquarters Operations Division. In announcing McKees assignment Jim Hannon chief of the Operations and Regulatory Community of Practice at Corps HQ said Jeff brings an extensive amount of experience and knowledge of the Corps Navigation Program. Jeffs strong technical management and leadership skills will ensure our continued success in the multiple on-going strategic Navigation initiatives. Read More
Concerns about adequate federal government funding again were the focus of speakers at the WEDA Gulf Coast Regional Workshop held November 8 and 9 at the Westin Hotel in New Orleans. Beneficial use of dredged material was a repeated topic because it raises the cost of dredging. Not as much dredged material is being used as is available several speakers noted. Read More
