Dredging removes accumulated sediment, organic muck and debris that reduce depth and function in a lake, pond, canal or stormwater system.
Common warning signs
- Shallow areas that continue to expand
- Channels or structures blocked by sediment
- Reduced stormwater-storage capacity
- Heavy organic muck or persistent access problems
- Rapid vegetation growth in newly shallow areas
A site evaluation should review material type, quantities, access, utilities, dewatering and disposal before a method is selected.