Insights From the Water’s Edge
Stories, updates, and expertise from one of America’s most experienced dredging and marine construction teams.
For more than seven decades, Mike Hooks has helped shape the waterways, wetlands, and working coastlines of the Gulf and Southeastern United States. Our News & Insights hub highlights the people, projects, innovations, and community efforts that move our industry forward.
From major navigation milestones to environmental restoration stories, this is where we share what’s happening across our fleet, our projects, and our company.
In Focus: Our Latest Highlights
New Orleans Harbor Project
Glad to be back in New Orleans on the Nola Harbor Project. Kicked it off yesterday, dredging from Poydras down to Orange Street making sure the Mother River stays open for business in these parts.
Building a Sustainable Future
Renourishing beaches to protect communities and uplift their economies is one example of how Mike Hooks, LLC is building a sustainable future. We all have the ability to make a positive impact on society and the natural environment. It’s about choices. What are you...
Calling all Candidates for New 27-inch Cutter Suction Dredge
Are you interested in working for a dynamic, family-owned dredging company that is making investments in its people, fleet, and technology, all while sustaining the U.S. economy and natural environment? Come work for Mike Hooks, LLC. Give us a call or send us your...
Our work impacts communities, navigation, ecosystems, and infrastructure across the Gulf Coast. We’re proud to share the stories behind that work — and the people who make it possible.
Below, you’ll find the latest updates from our teams in the field, the survey boats, the project offices, and our headquarters in Lake Charles.
Louisiana’s Largest-Ever Marsh Creation Project
Last week Mike Hooks, LLC began dredging operations on the largest marsh creation project in the history of the State of Louisiana. Funded by the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Program, the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish...
National Safety Stand-Down 2022
In addition to participating in Construction Safety Week, Mike Hooks took the opportunity to observe National Safety Stand-Down, promoted by the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA). What is Safety Stand-Down? National Safety Stand-Down is an annual...
Jobsite Safety Includes Mental Health
Mental Health is an Essential Part of Safety and Well-Being Through our participation in Construction Safety Week 2022, we are thankful to be able to share the following resources collected and provided by Construction Safety Week. As noted by industry research 1 in 5...
Safety Week 2022: Connected. Supported. Safe.
Safety Week 2022: Connected. Supported. Safe. The theme for Safety Week 2022 is "Connected. Supported. Safe." In line with Mike Hooks' goals, Safety Week aims to strengthen safety culture across the industry by bringing companies together to share best practices,...
Congressman Higgins Visits Mike Hooks LLC
The Dredge 32 and Mike Hooks' Team salute you Congressman Clay Higgins. It was an honor and a privilege to host you at our headquarters in Westlake, LA, and get you aboard a piece of history, the Dredge 32. The American entrepreneurial spirit runs deep at Hooks. Thank...
Lorraine Hooks on Tow
Yesterday, the hull of our new 27-inch cutter suction dredge Lorraine Hooks began its tow from Galveston to Houston. There, at Southwest Shipyard’s Brady Island, it will get dry-docked, sandblasted, and painted. We look forward to seeing her outfitted with the “Mike...
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