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

Porftields--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Portfields is a NOAA led federal interagency effort that focuses on the redevelopment of brownfields in port and harbor areas, with emphasis on development of environmentally sound port facilities.

The Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program conducts research in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging operations. Research is designed to balance operational and environmental initiatives and to meet complex economic, engineering, and environmental challenges of dredging and disposal.
 
The Dredging Operations Technical Support Program, known as DOTS, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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.
 
The Waterways Experiment Station (WES) 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

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.