Brennan Insights

LA CROSSE, Wis., October 28, 2020 — J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) announces certification to occupational health and safety management, quality management, and environmental management in accordance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is honored to pay tribute to the Tug HAWK, a vessel whose remarkable history and dedicated service have left an enduring legacy. After 84 years, the HAWK, initially launched in 1941 at Pearl Harbor, is officially retiring as a member of Team Brennan. Believed to be one of the last tugs […]

For its work on significant environmental projects and dedication to excellence in the field, the National Rivers Hall of Fame is honored to bestow the National Achievement Award to J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan). Presented to Brennan on November 1, 2024, the National Achievement Award is the highest honor presented by the Hall of Fame to […]

The Third Ward Milwaukee River remediation project is a pivotal step in cleaning up the Milwaukee River. It targets the site of a decommissioned manufactured gas plant that once operated in the area.  A Collaborative Effort to Clean Milwaukee’s River Brennan was selected as the prime contractor for this ambitious project, tasked with dredging contaminated […]

The Port of Davisville, located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has a rich history as a former Naval Air Station dating back to World War II. The Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), responsible for overseeing port operations, is undertaking a major project to rehabilitate Pier 1. Originally built during the 1940s, the pier has served its […]

Brennan embarked on a vital restoration project for the middle section of the Lake George Canal. The primary goal was to protect aquatic organisms by separating them from contaminated sediment through a multi-layer sediment cap. Initial Site Challenges Hydrographic surveys revealed areas of varying slope and stability as the first layer of cap material was […]

TAMPA, FL (June 26, 2024) — The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has honored J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) and GEI Consultants with a 2024 Safety Excellence Award for their work on the Third Ward Milwaukee River remediation project. GEI and Brennan accepted the award at WEDA’s Annual Dredging Summit and Expo in Tampa, Florida. WEDA’s Safety Excellence […]

With the president of a leading cruise line committing to going green, offering shore power became essential for places like Pier 66. The purpose? For cruise ships to switch off their engines while docking and use electricity instead, conserving fuel and reducing emissions. This change would lead to cleaner air for Seattle and other ports […]

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) overcame significant design challenges to complete a dredging project that involved hydraulically pumping slurry over a long distance of 10.4 miles. Brennan employees designed the dredging system and executed the entire project using Brennan-owned pipeline and equipment. 

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) and J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) formally announce their partnership. The agreement between Brennan and UWL will further the educational opportunities for students studying environmental science, equipping them to start on the job right after they graduate. Brennan is partnering with UWL to support student research and curriculum, and […]

We were contracted to replace flashboards and perform apron scour repairs at a hydroelectric dam along the Rock River in the Upper Midwest. Our client is a privately owned entity that owns and operates 80+ hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States. The project’s significant goals involved increasing the dam’s retainage capacity, protecting the existing spillway […]

Treatability testing uses bench-scale demonstrations and analysis to determine if a material can be effectively treated with a specific chemical or process. At Brennan, we use treatability testing to develop sound technical approaches for dredged material dewatering, in situ or dewatered dredged material stabilization, and water treatment.  Treatability data can be used to price a […]