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Contact GLDT

A variety of online dredging resources are available. The following list of organizations is sectioned by national and Great Lakes-specific entities. Please browse the links below to learn more.

National Links

• U.S. Maritime Administration
  To improve and strengthen the U.S. marine transportation system - including infrastructure, industry and labor - to meet the economic and security needs of the Nation.

• The Dredging Operations Technical Support Program
  Known as DOTS, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the program provides a wealth of technical information on dredging issues in support of the Corps' Operations and Maintenance (O&M) dredging mission.

• National Dredging Team
  Helps ensure that dredging of U.S. harbors and channels is conducted in a timely and cost effective manner while meeting environmental protection/restoration/enhancement goals.
  

• Engineer Research and Development Center
  This is the principal Research, Testing, and Development facility of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Western Dredging Association (WEDA)
  Covering North, Central and South America, WEDA provides a forum to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction.
  
  
  

Great Lakes Links

• Recycling Dredged Material in the Great Lakes
  Using dredged material can offset the need to mine or import sand or soil from other areas. This web site provides portals for obtaining information about sources of dredged material near you that can be used beneficially.

• The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Chicago (part of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division) has several district and offices (listed below) within the Great Lakes region responsible for implementing projects and programs on the ground.

  Buffalo District | Chicago District | Detroit District | St. Paul District (regulatory)
  

• GLIN's Dredging page
  The Great Lakes Information Network is a partnership that provides one place online for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes region of North America.