James Island – Barren Island Ecosystem Restoration Phase II

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In October, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a $39.9 million contract to Seacoast Marine Construction Inc., for restoration work at Barren Island. The work is part of the Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project in … Continued

New Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge

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In December 2024, U.S. Department of the Interior announced the establishment of Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge as the 573rd and newest unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. A newly acquired 31-acre parcel is the first of several … Continued

James Island – Barren Island Ecosystem Restoration

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the $4 billion Mid-Chesapeake Bay ecosystem restoration project. The PPA outlines the roles, responsibilities, and financial … Continued

Love Point Artificial Reef Rubble Deployment

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Love Point artificial reef will receive approximately 1000 tons of concrete slabs and beams from a pier renovation project at Dundalk Marine Terminal. The additional concrete rubble will be placed in the southeast quadrant of the site at a depth … Continued

2015 Chesapeake Bay Artificial Reef Construction

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New artificial reef construction projects are underway in the Chesapeake Bay, according to the United States Coast Guard. Love Point Fish Haven Approximately 1350 tons of concrete columns and slab will be added in the Southeast Quadrant of the Love … Continued