Environmental Aspects of Dredging

<p>Expanding a port deepening a navigation channel or creating new land for development introduces changes to our physical social economic and political environment. Changes may result from events during the construction process or relate to the nature of the completed structure. Changes can be positive or negative short-term or long-term and may affect the immediate vicinity of the project or a larger geographical area. Predicting and assessing all possible effects of a planned dredging activity in a scientifically-sound and reliable manner is essential so that appropriate control measures can be taken to avoid or mitigate unwelcome impacts. This book provides guidance for a complete holistic environmental evaluation procedure and for the design and implementation of environmental control measures. The book is of particular interest to engineers government agencies and port authorities as well as civil engineering consultants and contractors involved in planning and designing dredging maritime infrastructure and fluvial projects.</p>