The weather, and its effect on river conditions, was front and center as members of The American Waterways Operators (AWO) gathered in New Orleans February 22–23 for the 2024 combined… Read More
Lynn Muench
Towing industry sources report that the Coast Guard awarded a $30 million contract two weeks ago to H&G Marine Services Inc., for about 4,000 buoys. The buoys should arrive at… Read More
Recently retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Nadeau spoke with The Waterways Journal, reflecting on his experiences as commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, often known as District 8… Read More
At least seven vessels have grounded in the Mississippi River between Memphis, Tenn., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., since January 22 after a period of extreme low water. “I think it… Read More
The Rock Island Engineer District’s “Discover the Illinois Waterway Virtual Forum” October 29 focused on inland navigation along with flood risk management and environmental sustainability. Col. Steve Sattinger, the district’s… Read More
An emergency transfer of $1.8 million from the St. Louis Engineer District to the Rock Island Engineer District, which was on the verge of running out of dredging funds, will… Read More
By Lynn Muench Chair, Coalition to Protect the Missouri River St. Louis, Mo. With heartbreak, we have watched our friends and neighbors across the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and… Read More
Even though close to 1,500 river miles separate Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Ill., from the Gulf of Mexico, waterway operators from the South—particularly those from Texas and… Read More
