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DREDGING IMPACT ON ISLANDS
In 2014, Texas dumped 126,000 cubic yards of mud dug from a ship channel onto a shrinking island; the unusual move rebuilt about 5 acres for nesting birds- From 2002, Louisiana dumped up to 1.8 million cubic yards of dredged mud near Horseshoe Bend, and the river turned it into a 35-hectare island
- In 2015, New Jersey pumped 30,000 cubic yards of dredged mud into a breach splitting Mordecai Island; the project rejoined the island and rebuilt nesting habitat
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...18 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
- 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 erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...19 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- 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 returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...15 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- 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
- Underwater drones reveal the ocean’s potential to store carbonFujitsu is developing underwater drones to measure carbon absorption by coastal ecosystems, aiming to boost the blue carbon credit market. ...26 Jan, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- India's close Southeast Asian partners push back against Beijing's South China Sea plansThe rising Chinese activities in the contested sea have become a cause of concern for nations in SE Asia. However, some of them including I...27 Feb, 2023, 07.11 AM IST
- To combat coral bleaching, Kenya turns to reef nurseriesThe marine area, jointly managed by the foundation and the island's community, has been planting over 8,000 corals a year since 2012 and pl...27 Jun, 2022, 09.05 AM IST
- Dredging of Brahmaputra will begin this winter: Assam CM Sarbananda SonowalAssam CM Sarbanda Sonowal concedes there’s no easy solution to the annual havoc caused by floods and pinning his hopes on the Centre’s prop...16 Jul, 2017, 12.55 AM IST
- Face of the BJP across the country is none but Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Sarbananda SonowalWho did the misdeeds during the previous regime is known to the public, Investigations have been taking place on the basis of facts, he sai...12 Feb, 2017, 01.18 AM IST
- Land scarcity: Reclaim land for industry from rivers, reservoirsSadly, the Ganga and its tributaries flow mostly through backward, misgoverned states where few people want to invest — UP, Bihar and West ...27 Sep, 2015, 11.12 AM IST
- No oil hunt in South China Sea without nod, Beijing tells DelhiIndia's ONGC Videsh Ltd is involved in oil and gas exploration in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Vietnam.31 May, 2015, 09.05 AM IST
- Pamban Bridge may give way to save Ram SethuThe government is considering these and other options to allow big ships to pass through the Pamban Strait.01 Nov, 2014, 01.34 PM IST
- Renovation of Kashi: Bold new ideas are neededThe dredged sand should be used to create a new island in the Ganga, called Kashi dwip, whose centre will be right opposite the Dashashwame...10 Aug, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
- Won't fund Adani's coal port expansion in Australia: Deutsche BankAustralia approved coal port expansion at Abbot Point subject to strict environmental conditions. But UNESCO has warned risks damaging the ...24 May, 2014, 11.50 PM IST
- Year-end review: Railway Ministry scores over shipping counterpart on performanceRailway Ministry has also launched High Speed Rail Corporation of India which could transform rail transportation in the country like never...06 Jan, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
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