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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Army Corps recommends deepening Port of Gulfport channel

Built World

Recommended the project to Congress

Ships have called at the Port of Gulfport through a 36-foot channel for decades. On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended digging it 10 feet deeper, the last technical step before Congress can authorize the work.

Updated 6 days ago

Maryland picks an 8-lane Bay Bridge replacement—now comes the hard part: paying, permitting, and surviving NEPA

Built World

Likely permitting and concurrence role for water impacts under NEPA timeline

After a decade of debate, Maryland picked a specific build option to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The Maryland Transportation Authority Board approved "Alternative C," an eight-lane crossing plan that would build two new four-lane spans and eventually remove the existing bridge spans.

Updated May 15

Trump’s permitting crackdown strands U.S. wind and solar boom

Rule Changes

Controls key water and wetlands permits affecting many renewables on private land

Trump promised to "unleash American energy." Since January 2025, his administration has approved just one major solar project on federal land, and none at all since Interior Secretary Doug Burgum demanded personal sign-off on every renewable decision.

Updated May 10