The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3080 – the Water Resources Reform and Development (WRRDA) Act – nearly unanimously on Wednesday October 23. The final vote was 417 for and three against the measure. Read More

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3080 – the Water Resources Reform and Development (WRRDA) Act – nearly unanimously on Wednesday October 23. The final vote was 417 for and three against the measure. Read More

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

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