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In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosion- Since 2016, the Netherlands has used 37.2 million tonnes of lakebed sediment to build seven wildlife islands covering 1,300 hectares
- In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in return
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Dredging Corp plans to tap biz opportunities in foreign markets, says CEO DubeyDredging Corporation of India (DCI) is actively pursuing business opportunities in the Middle East, South East Asia, and South Asia, driven...17 May, 2025, 06.56 PM IST
- NGT bars desilting, mineral extraction at Bisalpur Dam in Rajasthan without green clearanceThe National Green Tribunal has ordered Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project Corporation Limited (ERCPCL) to stop desilting, dredging, and miner...26 Nov, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
- NGT refuses total ban on dredging in Tamil Nadu, says resources of nature be used scientificallyResources of Mother Nature should be used in a scientific manner by a human being so that it can be available not only for the present gene...21 May, 2021, 05.26 PM IST
- Suez Canal Authority says tugging operations to resume as soon as dredging is completeThe authority said dredgers had gotten within 15 meters of the bow of the ship and that they could only safely get as close as 10 meters.26 Mar, 2021, 04.00 PM IST
- Two-day rainfall poses flood threat to Kashmir ValleyThe officials claim that out of 399 crore only 196 crore were spent in last four years till march 2018, of which dredging was a major compo...02 Jul, 2018, 08.02 AM IST
- Shipping ministry builds case against Dredging Corporation selloffThe ministry has proposed that the company be merged with a government port or any other public sector unit under its administrative contro...10 Jan, 2018, 11.51 PM IST
- Why India is dredging rivers in BangladeshNew Delhi has tied up with Dhaka to dredge two river stretches. It has committed 80 per cent of the total amount required for these two str...08 Oct, 2017, 01.43 PM IST
- Nitin Gadkari announces Rs 40,000 crore expressway project in northeast"Northeast is our priority. We are going to develop the first express highway of North East in Assam along the banks of Brahmaputra," Gadak...04 Apr, 2017, 09.39 PM IST
- Cochin Port Trust calls up KITCO to study on utilisation of dredged sandCochin Port Trust has approached KITCO to undertake a study for utilisation of dredged sand.Cochin Port Trust has been exploring methods of...22 Jan, 2016, 06.24 PM IST
- Cochin Port to explore use of dredged sand for constructionThe port proposes to use dredged sand for construction purposes after segregating and subjecting it to washing. This will be done on a PPP ...21 Jan, 2016, 02.24 PM IST
- Maharashtra government likely to issue ordinance to curb illegal sand dredging soonMaharashtra government is expected to issue an ordinance soon to check illegal dredging of sand from river beds and creeks.11 Sep, 2015, 02.36 PM IST
- NGT forms panel to dispose 70,000 cubic metres of sand in DelhiThe tribunal also made it clear that the royalty would be computed on actual content of clay and sand in the dredging material.21 Dec, 2014, 10.07 AM IST
- Don't permit sand mining in name of Yamuna dredging: National Green Tribunal to Delhi Jal BoardThe Tribunal had directed Delhi govt to stop illegal mining being carried out without requisite environmental clearance at Wazirabad & Jaga...09 Oct, 2014, 05.58 PM IST
- Eco study on Thane sand dredging spotsAs many as 47 sand mining spots in the two creeks and four rivers of Thane district have been identified to analyse the environment impact ...23 Dec, 2012, 09.37 PM IST
- Essar Steel Orissa Ltd charged with green violationThough ESOL obtained environmental clearance on May 29, 2008, there is no CRZ clearance which is mandatory since the area comes under CRZ z...19 Aug, 2011, 05.15 AM IST
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