CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 (TNSAwa) -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2022: The American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Prize Bridge Awards. "These projects demonstrate the creativity and skill of the structural steel design and construction industry, " said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. "This is our opportunity to celebrate the achie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following focus paper (No. IF11672) on Feb. 2, 2022, entitled "Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke: * * * Introduction The Coast Guard's Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program envisages procuring 30 replacements for the Coast Guard's 35 aging river buoy tenders (WLRs), inland construction tenders (WLICs), and inland buoy tenders (WLIs)  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 10 (TNSRep) -- Cornell University issued the following news: By Syl Kacapyr A new report co-authored by a Cornell researcher will help to steer the emerging field of multisector dynamics for years to come, shaping a strategy for the greater scientific community to better project the outcomes of human interactions with the natural world. "MultiSector Dynamics: Scientific Challenges and a Research Vision for 2030" is an 82-page report developed for the U.S. Department of   more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Feb. 10 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2022: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to launch the Delta Small Business Academy (DSBA), which renews its commitment to supporting those in small business and entrepreneurial communities within the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt. DRA is now accepting proposals from qualified organizations, including non-profits, institutions of  more

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 11 (TNSJou) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2022: Iowans might notice some new uninvited guests crashing their summer barbecues this year. Mosquito surveillance efforts led by Iowa State University entomologists uncovered evidence that the invasive mosquito species known as Aedes albopictus for the first time is surviving the winter in three Iowa counties, allowing the species to establish itself in those locations. Previously, the specie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSPol) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation from U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Representatives Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del.) and Garret Graves (R-La.) will provide critical tools to help protect people and wildlife alike from climate-fueled floods and disasters. The Shoreline Health Oversight, Restoration, Resilience, and Enhancement Act also facilitates the construction of essential   more

JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 7 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Indiana Cargo Crossroads is a working partnership of Ports of Indiana and Superior River Terminals Indiana (SRTI). The new general cargo operator began work in Jeffersonville Jan. 1 providing stevedoring and distribution services to customers. It will grow and diversify cargoes, make investments into facility expansions and drive projects that create significant economic benefits for the regional economy.  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2022: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today discussed the need for an increased focus on environmental justice by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and greater efforts to restore the Mississippi River at a Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing to consider priorities for the 2022 Water Resources Dev  more