Safety (a Safe Culture in Dredging)

“Facts About a Safe Culture in Dredging” describes international safety standards for the maritime industries and the pro-active initiatives of dredging contractors.

Building with Nature

“Facts About Building with Nature” describes an approach to planning and designing infrastructure that respects nature and uses natural forces proactively.

Environmental Impact Assessments

“Facts About Environmental Impact Assessments” describes how, when and why to evaluate the environmental situation prior to the start of a dredging project.

Environmental Equipment

“Facts About Environmental Equipment” describes equipment specifically developed to remove and remediate contaminated sediments and protect the nearby waters.

Ecosystem Services

“Facts About Ecosystem Services & Dredging” describes how the value attributed to ecosystems and to dredging projects can be compared and evaluated.

Early Contractor Involvement

“Facts About Early Contractor Involvement” describes a more cooperative, cost-effective approach to designing and planning infrastructure projects.

Dredging Management Practices for the Environment

“Facts About Dredging Management Practices for the Environment” describes how to create management guidance for improving environmental performance.

Long-Term Effects of Maintenance Dredging on Turbidity

Maintenance dredging is required in many estuaries worldwide to provide access to ports and inland waterways. A newly developed dredging module is able to capture the two fundamental processes necessary to model the long-term impacts of dredging on turbidity.