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Applying for a permit? Come meet our Regulatory team in #BayCityMi on April 9 to learn about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program and how to navigate the permitting process. #wetlands #environment #waterways

Wetlands can have major impacts on development projects. Minor disturbances to wetlands require General Permits through PADEP, while major impacts to wetlands result in Joint Permits through PADEP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Joint Permits typically result in an elongated permitting process which can challenge development timelines. Knowing that wetlands exist on a Site along with proactive research and design can minimize permitting requirements and their respective delays. If you think you may have wetlands on your property, our professional staff can complete a wetland assessment to determine if wetlands are present on the Project Site, and if found, we can work with a broader team to formally delineate the wetlands and mitigate any impact to the Project. #sdc #design #surveying #wetlands

Look for us #dredging Erie Harbor in summer 2024! #USACE will dredge approximately 100,000 cubic yards from the lake approach channel to ensure accessible depths for large vessels, the flow of commodities across the #GreatLakes, and the economic viability of U.S. #waterways. Work will take place from June through July under a $682K contract. It's a great investment in a harbor that supports $29.3 million in #business revenue, 139 jobs, and $9.4 million in #labor income to the national #transportation sector! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dEa8xDSt #BuffaloDistrict #GreatLakesNavigationSystem #Economy #WaterWednesday #ValueToTheNation City of Erie PA | US Army Corps of Engineers | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division | Erie County, Pennsylvania | Erie-Western PA Port Authority | Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | VisitErie | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Project Update! We recently finished a consult with the Army Corps for one of our projects and can now modify a mitigation measure to reduce monitoring hours for the yellow-legged frog. These mitigation savings will equal $10,000 - $30,000! #environmentalplanning #armycorps #yellowleggedfrog #mitigationsavings #coxplanningsolutions #duediligence #wetlands #propertydevelopment #permitting #environmentalplanning #environmentalplanner #environmentalconsulting #environmentalconsultant #projectplanning #wetlanddelineation #biologicalresources

After an exhaustive work that includes underwater surveys and detailed structural analysis of the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge’s collapse, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to open a limited access channel by the end of April. This temporary channel will measure 280 feet wide and 35 feet deep, supporting one-way traffic for the transport of automobiles and farm equipment in and out of the port.   The permanent reopening of the 700-foot-wide by 50-feet-deep Fort McHenry Channel is expected by the end of May. This would lead to the restoration of port access to normal capacity.   Understandably, this timeline is subject to weather conditions as well as unforeseen difficulties of the cleaning efforts. Meanwhile, other East Coast ports continue to process diverted cargo with minimum impact in their operations.     #portofbaltimore #maryland #containershipping #globaltrade #seafreight #intermodal #supplychainlogistics #logisticssolutions   +52 (81) 8174 8000 www.crossdock.mx

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they will begin water releases from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries and Lake Worth Lagoon due to high lake levels. With more than 4 billion gallons of polluted freshwater being dumped to the east and west coasts daily, drastic changes to the color and health of Florida's waterways will soon become noticeable, impacting the salinity balance, seagrass beds, and oyster habitats. This is why we need the EAA Reservoir and its Stormwater Treatment Area to store, clean, and send Lake Okeechobee's water south. We will continue to monitor the situation in the upcoming weeks and the impacts on our coastal estuaries. https://lnkd.in/eVGJrmj4

One of the biggest challenges facing U.S. waterways is historical underfunding for essential upkeep, such as dredging and infrastructure maintenance. Aging Army Corps of Engineers infrastructure poses potential risks. Furthermore, escalating traffic at aging locks can bottleneck the system. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gwj9amfJ

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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently created a resource aimed at streamlining wetland delineation. The Automated Wetland Determination Data Sheets (ADS) are designed to streamline and improve the accuracy and efficiency of the wetland delineation data collection and reporting process, facilitating responsible natural resource management while providing a valuable tool for the public. Learn more about this tool and how to access and utilize it in the article below. https://buff.ly/3TzpLJO #stormwaterresources #npdes #npdestraining #npdestraininginstitute #trainingthatmatters #stormwater #stormwatermanagers #stormwaterprofessionals #stormwatertraining #ms4training #ms4smatter #waterquality

Invasive #aquaticplants interfere with #habitat value, #waterquality, recreation, #utilities, #floodcontrol, etc. The US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC Program highlights their latest #biocontrol efforts in this video. https://lnkd.in/g8qXb6GZ #SCAPMS #aquaticplantmanagement