Posts Tagged ‘Little Assawoman Bay’
Fenwick Island Dredging Project Moves to the South Channel
The north channel dredging is complete in Fenwick Island. Town officials report that the equipment has been moved to begin the dredging of the south channel, which should now be underway – and the project is well ahead of schedule to be completed by November 12th. Dredging activity takes place between 7am and 7pm Monday…
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Dredging in Two Boating Channels of Little Assawoman Bay to Begin Next Week
After nearly a decade of planning, Fenwick Island announces the start of dredging in two boating channels of Little Assawoman Bay. Sedimentation has affected these channels, reducing their navigability and safety. Dredging will officially begin on Monday, October 14th. The project will focus on clearing the North and South channels that connect Fenwick Island’s canals…
Read MoreFenwick Island Officials Looking for 2nd Round Public Comments on Little Assawoman Bay Dredge Project
Today is the final day that comment can be made to the US Army Corps of Engineers on the first round of public notification related to Fenwick Island’s critical dredging project. The plans is for the Little Assawoman Bay – to clear out two canals that are channels to the bay for easier navigation for…
Read MoreFenwick Island Dredging of 2 Boating Channels – Public Comment Period on 1st Application Now Open
Fenwick Island officials are looking at more dredging – but this time for two boating channels in the Little Assawoman Bay to improve navigation and boater safety. The town has recently filed permit applications with DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers. A public comment period is now open regarding the first application until July…
Read MoreDNREC Plans Info Session On White Creek Dredge Plan
White Creek is due for maintenance dredging. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is hosting a virtual information session next week to share details about the project. White Creek, which connects Indian River Bay to the Assawoman Canal and ultimately Little Assawoman Bay, has been affected by shoaling, which in turn impacts navigation. According to…
Read MoreArtificial Oyster Reef Installed in Little Assawoman Bay
An artificial oyster reef has been put down by Center for Inland Bays officials in the Little Assawoman Bay. It’s hoped the reef will help bring back the once abundant oyster population in the bay. Oysters do a lot of good for the environment including helping water quality and providing habitat for fish and wildlife.…
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