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In 2004, Virginia turned dredged fossil shells into 85 acres of oyster reef in one river; later monitoring counted 76.2 million live oysters on the restored reefs

In 2004, an 85-acre reef network was built in the Great Wicomico River using dredged fossil oyster shells. Monitoring revealed that this restoration successfully supported approximately 76.2 million live oysters over the years. The design allowed for different reef elevations, enhancing survival and reproduction rates among oysters. Additionally, the restored…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Savannah turned 160,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment into an 8-acre bird island

Savannah, Georgia, turned dredged harbour sediment into an unexpected bird habitat when an 8-acre island was built inside a shipping-channel containment area. Using 160,000 cubic yards of sediment and 36,000 cubic yards of sand, the site attracted more than 300 nests in its first breeding season, including black skimmers, stilts…

The Times of India · Sep 22

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…

The Times of India · Sep 9

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…

The Times of India · Aug 19

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…

The Times of India · Aug 18

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…

The Times of India · Aug 16

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

The Independent UK · Aug 13

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…

The Times of India · Aug 12

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…

The Times of India · Aug 8

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.…

The Times of India · Aug 8