Dredging Research. Vol. 1
Author | : Elke Briuer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 7 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:45560837 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Historically, Corps dredging research in the 1970s focused on understanding ecological impacts of dredged material disposal, and on evaluating and managing sediments. In the 1980s, research concentrated on reducing costs of dredging, improving dredging operations, and increasing project management efficiency. The challenge for the 1990s and the 21st century is balancing the navigation dredging mission with environmental protection criteria. To assist with this task, research at WES has integrated the operational and environmental aspects of dredging and disposal in the Dredging Operations and Environmental Research program.