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Built + BeyondBeneficial Use of Dredging MaterialThe Army corps of engineers recently estimated that, historically, roughly 30 percent of dredge volume in the US has been beneficially reused.Reuse encompasses a wide range of applications including construction materials, beach nourishment, enhancing flood protection, and creating habitats; but it isn’t a common practice.In this episode we’ll talk about the barriers to reuse – technical, economic, institutional, and regulatory.We’ll also discuss how the narrative around dredging has shifted in the last decade or so. It’s no longer about just disposal, it’s about how dredge material is adding value...2024-02-2717 min