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GEI Works Guide to Sargassum Control
Every year, coastal communities, resorts, hotels, marinas, and municipalities, face the same growing challenge, massive sargassum blooms washing ashore. Left unmanaged, sargassum quickly decomposes, producing unpleasant odors, creating unsafe swimming conditions, harming local ecosystems, and driving away visitors. The good news? [...]
Revolutionizing Access: The NASA Causeway Bridge Repair Project
Overview: The NASA Causeway Bridge Repair project, spearheaded by Orion Marine Construction, was not merely an infrastructure upgrade; it was a transformative initiative that echoed the spirit of innovation inherent in space exploration. Positioned in Merritt Island, Florida, near the iconic Kennedy Space [...]
What type of turbidity curtain for calm water?
Understanding Turbidity Curtains: The Basics Turbidity curtains (also known as silt curtains or silt barriers) are floating barriers designed to contain suspended sediments and prevent them from spreading throughout a water body. They typically consist of a permeable or impermeable fabric skirt [...]
Case Study: Sargassum Control for a Private Shoreline in Summerland Key, FL
INDUSTRY: Residential / Waterfront PropertyAPPLICATION: Seaweed (Sargassum) ControlLOCATION: Summerland Key, FloridaCLIENT: HomeownerPRODUCT: Custom 18” Perm Boom with Dark Blue Floats (38’ & 71’ Sections) Objective A homeowner in Summerland Key, sought a solution to protect his private shoreline from accumulating sargassum and floating [...]
Case Study: Turbidity Curtain Road Widening Project – Klamath Falls, OR Case Study
Case Study: Turbidity Curtain Road Widening in Klamath Falls, Oregon In Klamath Falls, Oregon, a major road widening project required sediment control along a reservoir to prevent suspended solids from entering the water. To meet state compliance requirements and protect the waterway, GEI [...]
Case Study: Sediment Control During Bridge Restoration in Oregon
Client Bridge Restoration Contractor – Oregon Industry Marine Construction Location Oregon Project Overview A contractor was tasked with restoring a bridge above a small pond. The project posed an environmental challenge: debris and sediment produced during construction risked escaping into the surrounding waterway. [...]
Case Study: Sediment Control at Pickwick Dam, Tennessee
Client Hydroelectric Dam & Marine Construction Contractor – Counce, TN Industry Marine Construction, Hydroelectric Energy Location Counce, Tennessee Project Overview A hydroelectric dam facility in Tennessee required advanced sediment control measures during critical construction and rock placement operations. The project was especially sensitive [...]
Case Study: Debris Control for a Michigan Power Plant
Client Regional Power Utility – Michigan Industry Utilities & Power Generation Location Michigan Project Overview A Michigan-based power company was experiencing persistent debris flow downstream that was entering their cooling water intake drains. This created risks of clogging, equipment stress, and potential disruption [...]
Case Study: Sediment Control for Miami Park Walkway Expansion
Client City of Miami Beach Industry Construction & Municipal Infrastructure Location Miami, FL Project Overview The City of Miami Beach undertook a park walkway expansion project that required strict adherence to environmental compliance. With work occurring directly adjacent to sensitive waterways, there was [...]
