8 Mar 2019

New England District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project

Vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, as dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.

9 Sep 2013

Army Under Secretary touts economic, military readiness benefits of harbor improvments

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- "That's what it's all about-right behind me," said the U.S. Army's second highest-ranking civilian leader, Under Secretary Joseph W. Westphal, as he motioned to the mammoth cranes, cargo containers, and semi-trucks bustling around him.

30 Apr 2013

New York, New Jersey Harbor deepening project provides environmental, economic benefits

During the past nine years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey have been deepening 38 miles of federal navigation channels in the New York Harbor to a depth of 50 feet. Recently, the New York District awarded the final major construction contract, which will complete the deepening of the Arthur Kill Channel to 50 feet leading to the New York Container Terminal, Staten Island, New York, marking another milestone towards completing the overall 50 foot project.

13 Jul 2012

Balancing Economic Revitalization & the Environment in one of the World's Most Urbanized Estuaries

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District and its regional partners are actively committed to achieving the vision of a "World Class Harbor Estuary."