Project Update

Dinner Key Feature in Marina World

Our recently published article in Marina World Magazine goes into detail about the work that went into the our Dinner Key Project.

Currie Park Approval

Currie Park Redevelopment Approved

Leading the preliminary coastal analysis and environmental feasibility we are excited to announce the new designs for the redevelopment of Currie Park have been approved by the City of West Palm Beach.

Discover Wild Florida in Coral Gables at Matheson Hammock Park

oin ELULS at Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables on Friday, March 25 as part of our Discover Wild Florida with the ELULS event series. The Environmental and Land Use Law Section of The Florida Bar will be holding events across the state during the month of March to celebrate and discover the natural and untamed environments we call home.

The Coastal Advocate Issue #3

The Coastal Advocate is a summary of key legislative topics for coastal communities to use as a resource and educational tool for funding, updates, and new policy initiatives. This issue provides highlights on legislation coastal communities may find applicable to their work.

Historic Repairs completed at the iconic Vizcaya Stone Barge

Since its construction over a hundred years ago, the Vizcaya Barge has protected the historic estate of James Deering, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, from countless storms acting as a breakwater. It is a concrete representation of a ship, designed to greet visitors arriving to the estate by boat from Biscayne Bay. The Barge was originally adorned with shrubbery, fountains, and lighting. It was an area Deering used to host parties, with gondolas to ferry guests between the shore steps and the marine structure.

Coral donation from jetty repair helps local university produce over 800 fragments

In March 2021, the Cummins Cederberg marine science team provided environmental support services associated with the South Jetty Rehabilitation project at Port Everglades. J.E. McAmis led and completed the jetty repairs, which included substantial moving and manipulation of both new and existing stones to obtain the required interlocking within the appropriate tolerances. The jetty is in a dynamic marine environment, where experts in coral relocation were needed.

The Coastal Advocate Issue #2

The Coastal Advocate is a summary of key legislative topics for coastal communities to use as a resource and educational tool for funding, updates, and new policy initiatives. This issue features the new Resilient Florida program that was highlighted in the Coastal Advocate April 2021 Issue #1 (H 7019/ SB 1954).

Coral Relocation at Virgin Voyages Terminal in PortMiami

In January, officials with PortMiami and Virgin Voyages held an official groundbreaking event for the cruise line’s new 100,000-sq-ft Terminal V at PortMiami. Marine construction projects regularly consider marine resources and impacts to protected species, such as corals.

The Coastal Advocate Issue #1

The Coastal Advocate is a quarterly summary of key legislative topics for coastal communities to use as a resource and educational tool for funding, updates, and new policy initiatives. This issue features Florida legislative bills our policy experts are tracking through the ongoing Florida Legislative Session.

Construction underway at Dinner Key Marina

Construction is underway on the repairs to the eminent Dinner Key Marina. Fronting Biscayne Bay in historic Coconut Grove, the Dinner Key Marina is one of the largest wet slip marinas in Florida, as well as the eastern U.S.

Guidelines for Seawall Maintenance

With proper planning, routine inspections, proactive maintenance, and thoughtful design, a seawall owner can maintain shoreline stabilization and protection for their property now and into the future.

Permitting Outside the Box – Drive in Boatwash

This environmentally friendly boatwash method has become rapidly popular among the boating community because of its accessibility, time savings and economic benefits to the consumer.

First guests arrive at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

The island was once an industrial sand excavation site and is now a beautiful destination island. Cummins Cederberg led all surveying, beach design, shoreline stabilization, EIA preparation, coastal studies, and construction administration.

Women Led Dive Team

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the Marine Science department at Cummins Cederberg recently completed a Marine Resource Survey at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West performed by an all-female crew.

Solutions to sea level rise presented to expert group

On January 17th, Jannek Cederberg presented findings in a recent study at Matheson Hammock Park titled, Seal Level Rise Flood Mitigation Roadmap and Plan, to expert park leaders from across the country.