A recent feature in the Waterways Journal showcases the multipurpose benefits achievable by aligning natural and engineering processes. This effort, centered around the Baptiste Collette Bayou near Venice, Louisiana, utilized dredged material from navigation channels to create islands providing valuable bird habitat, attracting 74 different bird species over three years.
By strategically placing unconfined dredged sediment, the project not only enhanced coastal habitat but also made effective use of the sediment that must be managed after recurring channel dredging. This is a prime example of how EWN supports sustainable, nature-based solutions that advance multiple USACE missions.
Read more about the project and its impressive outcomes in the Waterways Journal.
Read more about the history of these islands on EWN’s Baptiste Collette Bayou Bird Islands.
More about the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) annual Dredging Summit and Expo, June 2024
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