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