On the June Episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi dive into the details on the FY24 appropriations process for the Corps of Engineers before providing an update on the ongoing issue of using sand from federal restricted areas known as CBRA zones, then a discussion about the controversial practice of managed…
On the May Episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi discuss coastal earmarks in the FY24 appropriations process, upcoming legislation in Congress that involves both beach nourishment and offshore wind, and a disappointing jobs report in the offshore wind space. Then, a Congressional outlook for the remainder of the year including debt…
On the April episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan drive home the need for a thorough government investigation into the unprecedented whale and dolphin deaths occurring in New Jersey. Then, a brief discussion about the President’s FY24 budget proposal for the Corps of Engineers and other legislation affecting coastal communities in the 118th…
On the March Episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi discuss the recent whale deaths in New Jersey where offshore wind surveys are taking place and the FY23 Corps Work Plan. Then, Howard and Dan talk with the City Manager of Tybee Island, GA about the history of coastal advocacy at Warwick…
On the February episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan give a brief update on Congress’ slow start this session and discuss a new set of proposed rules to the emergency authority for the Corps of Engineers known as PL 84-99.
On the First WaterLog Podcast episode of 2023, Howard and Dan cover coastal funding in the FY23 omnibus appropriations and legislative changes in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.
On the December Edition of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan talk about lame ducks, a recent GOP earmark vote, disaster reforms, environmental justice, and offshore wind.
On the November episode of the WaterLog podcast, Howard and Dan lay down the upcoming opportunities for federal funding for coastal communities. They will discuss the importance of lobbying the federal appropriations process and the relationship between WRDA and appropriations bills, and then have a brief discussion on all coastal federal bills in the 117th Congress.
On the October Episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard and Dan follow the destructive wake of Hurricane Ian across the Gulf and East Coasts and discuss the Corps’ role in assessing and repairing damages from hurricanes and coastal storms. Then, a discussion on federal flood insurance and an update on congressional appropriations and supplemental disaster…
On the September episode of the WaterLog Podcast, Howard Marlowe and Dan Ginolfi discuss offshore wind legislation designed to benefit impacted communities, money available to states and communities from the Corps of Engineers for comprehensive planning and technical assistance, and provide a brief update on what to expect from Congress as it returns from summer recess.