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Virginia Family Paddles The Mississippi

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Virginia Family Paddles The Mississippi

December 19, 2025

Most people who don’t work in the maritime industry experience the Mississippi River from afar. Camping along its banks, hiking alongside the current or just driving over its expanse… Read More

Dredging Continues On Monongahela A contractor dredges soil, rock and other materials from the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh on March 20. (Photo by Michel Sauret/Pittsburgh Engineer District)

A contractor dredges soil, rock and other materials from the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh on March 20. (Photo by Michel Sauret/Pittsburgh Engineer District)

Dredging Continues On Monongahela

April 4, 2025

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