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Memphis District Hurley: Thawed out and ready to dredge

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:40:00 GMT

During most off seasons, maintaining the Hurley takes a few months and a couple of crews to get everything done. This off-season was a bit different, as unexpected weather posed more obstacles than usual. Much of the south, including Memphis, Tennessee, was hit hard with frigid temperatures in mid-February this year. The last time Memphians experienced weather like this was in 1994. From frozen pipes to no electricity, many people and structures were impacted by the icy weather, including the district’s Dredge Hurley.

Associated General Contractors of America Event a success

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:58:00 GMT

The Mississippi Valley Associated General Contractors of America (MVAGC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) met for an event known as the Mississippi Valley Construction Roundtable, which was held in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, this year on Feb. 18 and 19. “The meeting between the Mississippi Valley Branch of the AGC and Mississippi Valley Division of the Corps of Engineers offers an opportunity for staff from the division headquarters and six districts to interact with our contracting partners who help us deliver our program,” Construction Branch Chief Jim Wolff said. “Through two key meetings (the Dredging Issues Roundtable and the Construction Specifications Session Roundtable), open communication, and frank discussion, we identify issues or problems related to dredging, construction, and contracting. These meetings offer member contractors an open forum to develop potential solutions to solve issues or problems.”

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tests artificial-intelligence tool for monitoring water quality and oceanographic conditions at Port Everglades

Maya Jordan — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:58:00 GMT

Large-scale coastal dredging projects have the potential to add stress to coral reef communities in surrounding areas, especially if impacts are undetected or fail to be detected in time.

Hurley docked after another successful dredging season

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:09:00 GMT

After almost eight months of dredging the Mississippi River, the Dredge Hurley and crew are now home where the Hurley is docked at Ensley Engineer Yard for some much-needed repairs and maintenance.

Protecting fragile coasts and improving community resilience

Mary Margaret Edney, Public Affairs — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:09:00 GMT

In this episode of the new Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Monica Chasten, a project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District’s Operations Division, discusses Engineering With Nature (EWN) and her work and collaboration with other scientists and engineers to advance coastal dredging practices and the beneficial use of dredged material.

Harbor dredging contract awarded

Ken Williams — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:51:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Harbor Dredging Project Delivery Team (PDT) for awarding the contract to dredge four local harbors: Elvis Stahr Harbor in Hickman, Ky.; Memphis Harbor-McKellar Lake and Wolf River Harbor in Memphis, Tenn.; and Helena Harbor in Phillips County, Ark.

19-0682; Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage

Pentagon News — Fri, 29 May 2020 20:26:00 GMT

Pheonix Global Engineering and Construction obo Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage proposes to dredge, temporary stockpile and construct the Lake Cataouatche Pump Station approximately 95 feet landward of the West Bank and Vicinity- HSDRRS Lake Cataouatche Levee.

Norfolk District navigation support team preps, updates inlet for dredging

Andria Allmond — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:19:00 GMT

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation team arrived at Croatan Point here early February to replace pilings and a floating dock in preparation for the next iteration of dredging.

Several Mississippi scour repairs complete

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District, Wynne Area Office, River Engineering and various construction partners recently delivered on yet another construction contract ahead of schedule, within budget and with zero safety incidents.

The Importance of Dredging the Oregon Inlet

Emily Winget — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:41:00 GMT

USACE Wilmington Public Affairs staff visited the Dredge Merritt while it was conducting operations on the Oregon Inlet.

DMCAs – Savannah’s solution for placing dredged material

Jonathan Bell, Corporate Communications Office — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:28:00 GMT

The Corps of Engineers has been dredging sediment from the Savannah River since the 19th century. A crucial requirement for maintaining a deepened harbor is having a designated placement area for sediment. The Corps calls these designated areas “dredged material containment areas” (DMCA). And since the Corps must dredge miles of the Savannah River year after year, large containment areas are required.