Good news in Florida: DeSantis signs a law prohibiting a cruise terminal in Tampa Bay in favor of conservationists
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted SB 302, prohibiting large-scale dredging in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Reserve and preventing the construction of a cruise terminal in Tampa Bay.
‘River Excavation’ Resumed in Daejeon, Environmental Groups Say 'Budget Waste and Ecosystem Destruction'
Environmental groups in Daejeon protest the city's resumption of river dredging, claiming it is a waste of public funds and detrimental to the ecosystem.
Tension in Rivers community as NSCDC operative, resident killed
Tension escalates in Etche LGA, Rivers State, after a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operative is shot dead following an accidental discharge that killed a resident.
Daejeon City Ignores Climate Department's Opinion and Proceeds with River Dredging... Discovered by Audit Agency
Daejeon City has continued with river dredging operations despite the Climate and Energy Environment Ministry's advice to the contrary, leading to an audit agency investigation and subsequent complaints by local environmental organizations.
Planes and ships dump treated aluminum into a giant lake in Washington: they seek to contain phosphorus in the water to improve quality without dredging the entire bottom
In an unusual intervention, treated aluminum is being applied to Lake Ketchum in Washington to manage high phosphorus levels without the need for extensive dredging.
Dredging of the Guayas River
The dredging of the Guayas River, despite promised investments, has disappointed residents of Guayaquil due to insufficient and ineffective work, leaving the city vulnerable to severe flooding.
"We are not asking for anything more than others do"
The mayor of Vestmannaeyjar emphasizes the negative consequences for local residents due to delays in dredging at Landeyjahöfn.
Planning to pressure the Ministry of Infrastructure on dredging issues
The article discusses plans to urge the Icelandic Ministry of Infrastructure to take action on dredging matters.
Delays in the dredging of Landeyjahöfn: "Absolutely unacceptable"
Delays in the dredging operations at Landeyjahöfn are causing significant disruptions, with local officials expressing their dissatisfaction over the situation.
The Interesting History of the Curonian Spit: Made from Marsh Mud
This article explores the industrial advancements in the 19th century that transformed the Curonian Spit region, particularly focusing on the impact of steam-powered dredging for ship navigation.
Inefficiency and lack of dredging
Heavy rains caused the Milagro River and San Miguel stream to overflow, inundating around 70% of Milagro city and prompting evacuations of approximately 700 families.
Guayas Prefecture indicates that it sent dredging plan to the Government on December 23, 2025
The Guayas Prefecture has confirmed that it sent the National Government a dredging plan for the annual period amidst declarations about the winter emergency.
Minister Nataly Morillo: 'We are witnessing the overflowing of rivers due to the lack of prevention and dredging that was needed'
Ecuador's government asserts that the current winter emergency could have been mitigated if local governments had fulfilled their legal duties regarding river dredging and cleaning.
Protesters occupy DNIT in Marabá, PA, against the explosion of Pedral do Lourenção; MPF wants to block the work in court
About 300 protesters, including residents from traditional riverine communities, occupied the DNIT building in Marabá, Pará, opposing the dredging and blasting of the Pedral do Lourenção as it threatens local livelihoods.
Winter in Ecuador affects 9,000 people and three deaths: Risk Management urges GAD to carry out dredging work
Ecuador is experiencing severe winter weather, affecting over 9,000 people and resulting in three fatalities, particularly in the provinces of El Oro, Guayas, and Los Ríos, leading to infrastructural damage and impassable roads.
Cargill Terminal in Santarém Remains Closed Amid Protests
Protests by indigenous groups have led to the continued closure of Cargill’s river port terminal in Santarém, Brazil, as tensions rise over government plans for river dredging.
Brazilian biotechnology uses drones and reduces dredging in sanitation
Brazilian company Legun Biotecnologia is innovating in public sanitation by using drones to apply biological treatment in stabilization ponds.
Cargill Headquarters in São Paulo Targeted by Protest Against River Dredging in the Amazon
Indigenous people and social groups protested outside the Cargill office in São Paulo against the federal government's plans for transporting products through Amazonian rivers.
We Want the Tapajós River Alive
Indigenous peoples in the Lower Tapajós region protest against dredging activities by Cargill, claiming the company disregards their presence and rights.
Ibama recommends maintaining the suspension of any dredging initiatives on the Tapajós River
Ibama has issued a technical note recommending the continued suspension of any dredging initiatives on the Tapajós River until an environmental study is conducted with adequate stakeholder participation.
Indigenous people intercept Cargill barges in protest against river dredging in the Amazon
Around 400 indigenous individuals intercepted Cargill barges in the Tapajós River as part of a protest against federal plans for river projects in the Amazon.
Indigenous people from the Kayapó, Panará, and Munduruku ethnic groups join protest against river dredging project in PA
Indigenous representatives from the Kayapó and Panará ethnicities joined a protest blocking access to a Cargill port in Santarém, Pará, against a decree allowing private concessions of waterways without prior consent.
Protest Against Dredging in the Amazon Tests the Strength of Agribusiness
Indigenous groups are protesting against dredging plans and legislation favoring agribusiness in the Amazon region.
Thessaloniki: A World War II Shell Was Found in the Depths of Pier 6
An unexploded World War II shell was discovered at the bottom of Pier 6 in the port of Thessaloniki during dredging operations.
São Vicente will have R$ 3.4 million works against flooding
São Vicente will receive R$ 3.4 million in state-funded dredging works to combat flooding in two channels.
Brazil suspends Amazon river dredging after protests
Brazil has halted dredging operations on the Tapajos River following protests from Indigenous communities concerned about the impact on their way of life.
Indigenous people maintain protest against the dredging of the Tapajós River and claim the government has abandoned negotiations
Indigenous protesters in Santarém, Brazil, are continuing their indefinite occupation of a Cargill facility to oppose the federal government's plan for waterway projects on the Tapajós River, which they claim has been imposed without proper negotiation.
Lula's government suspends work on the Tapajós waterway after indigenous protests
The Lula administration has suspended the authorization for dredging the Tapajós river waterway in Pará following protests from indigenous people who were not consulted about the project.
Lula's government advances with dredging plan on the Tapajós River without a license, despite mapped impacts
The Lula government has selected a company for dredging the Tapajós River without obtaining environmental permits, which could have significant ecological impacts.
Indigenous people blockade access to Santarém (PA) airport against river dredging
Indigenous representatives in Santarém, Pará, have been blockading an airport for 14 days in protest against a government decree allowing river dredging in their territory.
Lagos dredging boom fuels development but sinks fishing livelihoods
The dredging industry in Lagos is thriving due to the demand for sand for construction, but it is negatively impacting local fishing livelihoods.
Russia has been unable to fully use Northern Sea Route, says Ukrainian intelligence
Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia's Northern Sea Route is hindered by inadequate infrastructure, requiring significant dredging to improve capacity.