The most common PAs are confined disposal facilities. As part of the dredging process, the material collected is placed in approved disposal sites or used for other environmentally-acceptable purposes. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District dredges approximately 30 to 40 million cubic yards of material from Texas channels to fulfill its mission of keeping waterways open for navigation and commerce (benefiting 28 ports handling 400 million tons of commerce annually). “We work with our partners to manage resources and dredging activities in a sustainable manner, one which leaves behind the smallest footprint, while continually seeking ways to reduce, mitigate or eliminate potential negative impacts.” Alicia ReaĪ placement area is a federally-authorized disposal site for dredged material.Įach year, the U.S.
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