Dredging operations are a crucial part in maintaining navigation channels.  Historically, dredged material has been stored in confined disposal facilities (CDFs), particularly when the material is determined to be contaminated. Due to the limited space currently available within CDFs nationwide, new methods for sediment placement and use are currently being investigated.

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) host this July 25th, 1-3 pm Summer 2022 Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (GLEEE) professional development workshop for teachers, environmental educators, and homeschoolers.

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) host this July 26th, 1-3 pm Summer 2022 Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (GLEEE) professional development workshop for teachers, environmental educators, and homeschoolers.

This presentation will discuss expected climate change impacts, forest vulnerability and tree species projections for the Western Great Lake States, provide an overview of the Adaptation Workbook approach for incorporating climate change into land management planning, and examine a demonstration project that utilized the Adaptation Workbook.