A major beach nourishment project planned for four Delaware Bay communities has been delayed until fall 2027 because required property easements have not yet been secured.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said dredging along the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal is expected to begin in October, with work scheduled to continue through March 2027.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun dredging the Ocean City Inlet, removing about 5,000 cubic yards of sand to improve boating safety and maintain a navigable channel ahead of the busy summer season.
It's the middle of the summer, everyone is busy, the sun is out, and the beach is calling. For any stories you may have missed, this is your week in review.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a 15-day maintenance dredging project at the Ocean City Inlet on July 24 to keep the federal navigation channel clear ahead of the White Marlin Open.
Gov. Wes Moore announced that Maryland will provide $20 million in funding during Fiscal Year 2027 for public boating projects across the state, including several on the Eastern Shore.
Dredging, or the removal of debris from the bottom of rivers, will help improve the shoreline habitat and restore the marshes near Millsboro.
Dredging is underway near the West Ocean City Harbor as crews work to deepen the channel and improve safety for commercial and recreational boaters.
Recapping the week that was in the news here along the coast.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will begin removing roughly 5,000 cubic yards of material from the Ocean City Inlet on Thursday, Nov. 20.