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Guides and notes on canal dredging, seawalls, docks, boat lifts, permitting, and waterfront ownership in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
June 11, 2026
Canal Dredging Permits in Palm Beach County: What You Actually Need (2026)
Routine maintenance dredging of a man-made canal is often exempt from FDEP permitting — but the Corps, SFWMD, LWDD, and your municipality can still have a say. Here's the honest map.
June 4, 2026
Canal Dredging Cost Palm Beach: 2026 Pricing Guide
Real 2026 numbers for canal dredging in Palm Beach County: mobilization starts at $3,000, dredging starts at $150 per cubic yard, and shared jobs cut your bill.
May 28, 2026
Signs Your Canal Needs Dredging: South Florida Guide
If your boat hits bottom, your lift won't lower fully, or you're seeing new shoreline vegetation — your canal may be due for dredging. Eight signs every South Florida waterfront owner should know.