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Discovery Of Juvenile Silver Carp: Young fish found near Lake Michigan; researchers widen search

Hundreds of young invasive silver carp were found in the Illinois River. This discovery suggests reproduction occurred farther upstream than previously documented. Scientists are now working to determine the origin and extent of these young fish. Efforts to prevent their spread to Lake Michigan are increasing in urgency. Construction on…

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In 1997, US Army began Maryland's oyster restoration partnership in Chesapeake Bay. 24 years later, about 600 acres of new oyster bars had been created across Maryland

Maryland partnership formally began with the project cooperation agreement executed in February 1997. Restoration sites eventually included Kedges Strait and Eastern Bay, as well as portions of the Chester, Choptank, Magothy, Patuxent, Severn and Tred Avon rivers.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spent $7 million on fish ladders in 1938 to move salmon past Bonneville Dam; decades later, the system carries 1 million a season in good years

The Bonneville Dam’s fish ladders, designed as part of a New Deal initiative, remain operational after decades of service. The construction saw a notable increase in budget allocation. Annually, millions of fish traverse these ladders, predominantly hatchery-reared. However, wild salmon populations continue to dwindle, impacted by upstream dams and climate…

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In 1955, the Army Corps closed Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri: 71 years later, Lewis and Clark Lake has grown into a Great Plains recreation hub

Gavins Point Dam, which was completed in 1955, gave rise to the scenic Lewis and Clark Lake, addressing the pressing issue of Missouri River flooding. Annually, it draws more than two million enthusiasts for various recreational activities. Aside from providing essential flood control and hydropower, it also enhances navigation and…

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In 1914, USDA researchers imported Australian melaleuca seeds into the United States. 100 years later, the fast-growing tree had conquered 500,000 acres of South Florida after being planted to help dry the Everglades

Australian melaleuca seeds were imported to the United States in 1914 for agricultural purposes. Later, the Army Corps of Engineers planted melaleuca groves to stabilize Everglades levees. A pilot also scattered seeds from the air to help dry the wetlands. This fast-growing tree eventually spread across half a million acres…

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In 2021, South Carolina rebuilt a vanished bird island with 660,000 cubic yards of harbor sand: More than 500 nests appeared the next year

After being ravaged by erosion, Crab Bank island has been revitalized through the innovative use of dredged harbor sediment. This restoration effort has generated around thirty-two acres of vibrant new nesting areas for birds, quickly transforming it into a thriving breeding ground. In the inaugural breeding season post-reconstruction, over five…

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In 1884, water hyacinth was introduced at a New Orleans exposition; by 2020, it covered an estimated 24,000 acres of public waterways in Louisiana’s Barataria Basin

First introduced in 1884, water hyacinth quickly established itself as a troublesome invasive species in Louisiana. This aggressive aquatic plant has disrupted navigation and significantly changed water quality. Despite various mechanical and chemical control measures proving inadequate, biocontrol methods were eventually employed. However, vast areas within the Barataria Basin are…

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In 1913, engineers built Troy Federal Dam to improve Hudson River navigation, and 113 years later it still serves New York’s canal system

Initiated in 1913, the Troy Lock and Dam project aimed at enhancing navigation along the Hudson River. Laborers, many of whom gained invaluable skills from working on the Panama Canal, contributed to this monumental endeavor. This facility enables a regulated flow for vessels linking to New York's canal system, accommodating…

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Feds issue Line 5 tunnel permit, call it ‘not contrary to the public interest’

The US Army Corps of Engineers has permitted the controversial Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan's the Straits of Mackinac

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Florida completed a 2,560-acre stormwater treatment landscape with 4,750 acre-feet of storage to help protect the Indian River Lagoon

A groundbreaking environmental restoration initiative in South Florida has marked a pivotal achievement with the completion of the Indian River Lagoon-South C-23/C-24 Stormwater Treatment Area. Designed to effectively capture and purify contaminated runoff before it can harm coastal ecosystems, this facility represents a crucial advancement in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration…

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Florida dumped millions of tyres into the ocean to build a reef. More than 50 years later, it is still cleaning them up

Florida is set to embark on an ambitious initiative to clear millions of old tires that were dumped offshore decades ago. Initially forming an artificial reef, these tires have since led to significant damage to natural coral ecosystems. Present surveys indicate that over half a million tires still litter thousands…

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In the 1960s, the U.S. government acquired nearly an entire Connecticut village for a reservoir; one woman remained under a life-tenancy agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built West Thompson Reservoir for flood control. This project involved acquiring land and demolishing nearly an entire village. One resident, Alice Fitts, remained in her home under a life-tenancy agreement. After her death, her house was demolished, erasing the last trace of the village.…

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In 2012, New York pumped 375,000 cubic yards of harbor sand onto a vanishing Jamaica Bay island; 44 acres of salt marsh returned

Jamaica Bay's salt marsh islands are being restored using dredged sand. The Yellow Bar Hassock Island project successfully rebuilt a vital natural defense. This restoration effort added significant acreage and marsh habitat to the island. Wildlife returned quickly, indicating the wetland's successful functioning. This nature-based approach serves as a model…

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By 1994, Maryland’s Poplar Island had shrunk to just four acres: Today, dredged mud from Baltimore Harbor is bringing it back to life

Poplar Island, once a thriving community, faced severe erosion and near disappearance. Engineers then rebuilt the island using dredged sediment from Baltimore Harbour. This innovative project has successfully recreated vital wetland habitats for diverse wildlife. The successful restoration of Poplar Island now serves as a model for other bay islands.…

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Built in 1948, Mud Mountain Dam gets a $112 million fish passage project to help salmon migrate

When Mud Mountain Dam was completed in 1948 along Washington State's White River, its purpose was straightforward. The earthen structure was built to reduce flooding across downstream communities, protecting homes, businesses and farmland from damaging seasonal flows. Fish passage existed from the beginning, but it reflected the engineering standards of…

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In 1980, Mount St Helens buried a river valley in volcanic sediment. Then 58 beavers helped turn the wasteland into a thriving wetland

More than 40 years after the Mount St. Helens eruption buried a Washington river valley under volcanic sediment, 58 relocated beavers have helped restore the damaged landscape. Their dams and wetlands brought back native plants, fish and wildlife. However, conservationists fear a planned government project to raise a sediment retention…

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Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand.

Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition

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Shimmick Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Shimmick (NASDAQ:SHIM) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected progress in its strategy to grow core revenue, improve project margins and reduce exposure to non-core work. CEO Ural Yal said the infrastructure contractor delivered consolidated revenue of $88 million, a 12%

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New Jersey officials plot new ways to get more sand to the shore after $54 million project collapses

A yearslong battle to protect a stretch of New Jersey beaches from erosion has gone back to the drawing board, as local towns disagree over who should sacrifice their sand

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Reclaiming water from contaminated brine can increase water supply and reduce environmental harm

The world is looking for more clean water. Intense storms and warmer weather have worsened droughts and reduced the amount of clean water underground and in rivers and lakes on the surface.

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New interstate highway that feeds into Myrtle Beach could soon be named after Trump

During Trump’s first term, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a federal permit approving the project

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Indigenous groups fight to save rediscovered settlement site on Texas coast

Flanked by a chemical plant and an oil rig construction yard, the site on Corpus Christi Bay may be the last of its kind on this stretch of coastline, now occupied by petrochemical facilities.

The Texas Tribune

Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike” project

Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.

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Trump admin cancels more than $11 billion in mostly blue state projects

The White House is pausing funding to cities including New York, San Francisco, and Boston.

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‘Military junk’ to be dug up from Florida residents’ yards amid cancer cluster scare

A pattern of Hodgkin's disease in South Patrick Shores first emerged in 1967 near the site of an old naval base

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