Dredging

Florida Port Dredging Project Hinges on Federal Funding

Florida isn't getting high speed rail, but it will soon have a deeper port that's able to accept more shipments.

March 20, 2011 - Transportation Nation

Proposed Port Threatens Flood-Prone Venice

Plans to construct a new cargo port near Venice has some conservationists up in arms. They say the plans would exacerbate rising water levels and further endanger the flood-prone ancient city.

September 13, 2009 - The Guardian

Boston's Other Big Dig

For the last ten years, the Army Corps of Engineers has been dredging the bottom of Boston Harbor in an effort to make more room for larger cargo ships. Dredging is almost complete on the project.

October 27, 2008 - The Boston Globe

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