Site selection for beneficial uses of dredged material in Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

Date

1994

Authors

Swafford R
Gorini RF

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Publisher

ASCE, New York, NY, USA

Abstract

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) plans to widen and deepen the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) in Galveston Bay, Texas, USA, resulting in the need to dispose over 68 million cubic meters (MCM) of new work and maintenance material over a 50 year project life. Public outreach and consideration of engineering constraints, costs, and relevant scientific factors were addressed through an interagency working group consisting of federal and state personnel and the Port of Houston Authority (PHA). This process resulted in the development of a locally preferred plan which includes creation of coastal wetlands, waterbird rookery islands, and recreational boater destinations

Description

399-409

Keywords

Building materials, Coastal engineering, Dredging, Ecosystems, Inland waterways, Project management, Site selection, Waste disposal, Waste utilization

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