WEST OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Rising diesel prices are weighing heavily on watermen as they gear up for spring.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began another round of dredging at the Ocean City Inlet this week, aiming to remove sand that has built up near the West Ocean City Harbor entrance and restore the channel for boat traffic.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Baltimore District plans to remove about 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Nov. 20.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- On Wednesday, we reported about a proposed $20 million investment from US Wind to support the local fishing community. Another development from that news is the offshore wind company's plans for two properties in the West Ocean City Harbor.
Offshore wind developer US Wind has entered memoranda of understanding with Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in which the company has proposed $20 million in support to local fishermen.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- Compensation talks among the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, US Wind, Worcester County and commercial fishermen have reached a stalemate.
The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), headed by Governor Wes Moore, has granted approval of a tidal wetlands license to allow US Wind to construct a pier on the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City.
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore was in Ocean City on Friday. It gave us a chance to speak with him about the local communities strong opposition for offshore wind.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- The offshore wind company is still moving forward with plans for a facility in the West Ocean City Harbor. County leaders have taken issue with this, because U.S. Wind's desired location could uproot the commercial fishing industry.
WEST OCEAN CITY, Md. -- The West Ocean City Harbor is vital to the commercial fishing industry. It's a big reason county leaders are working to counteract a shoaling problem and keep the channel clear.