Acoustic mapping of dredged material placement activities
Acoustic mapping is a vital first step in mapping the placement of dredged material placed offshore.
Dredged Material Management
Monitoring and Management of Offshore Disposal Sites using Innovative Science Techniques
Dredged Material Management and Monitoring to assess benthic recovery
Monitoring of dredged material disposal sites ensures that any potential adverse impacts associated with dredged material disposal are identified. Collection of seafloor data help identify physical, chemical, and biological responses and recovery of seafloor environments after dredged material placement.
We conduct tiered monitoring programs that incorporate the collection of multibeam acoustic data, Sediment Profile Imagery and Plan View Imagery collection, sediment and tissue chemistry analysis and numerous other seafloor investigations tailored to management needs. Our data collection process is supported by our skilled analysts and scientific experts who interpret complex seafloor datasets into publicly available reports which support important decision making for regulators.
Monitoring Offshore Habitats through Dredged Material Management
Dredged Material Site Management
SPI/PV data collection
SPI/PV data collection provides vital information about dredged material footprints and seafloor recovery after the placement of dredged material at offshore disposal sites.
SPI/PV data collection provides vital information about dredged material footprints and seafloor recovery after the placement of dredged material at offshore disposal sites.
Adaptive Sampling
Adaptive sampling is employed as a cost effective method to delineate dredged material and investigate anomalies on the seafloor, such as errant disposals outside of designated areas.
Adaptive sampling is employed as a cost effective method to delineate dredged material and investigate anomalies on the seafloor, such as errant disposals outside of designated areas.
Outreach Video Production
Development of a publicly available video series to effectively communicate the New England USACEs Dredged Material Management missions’ and technical data collection methods.
Development of a publicly available video series to effectively communicate the New England USACEs Dredged Material Management missions’ and technical data collection methods.
Scientific Reporting and Data Presentation
Decades of effective science communication through reporting and data presentations that provide the public with robust data results for ongoing monitoring efforts.
Decades of effective science communication through reporting and data presentations that provide the public with robust data results for ongoing monitoring efforts.
Beneficial Use of Dredged Material
Development of historical site inventories for USACE to aid in meeting federal objectives to meet beneficial use goals.
Development of historical site inventories for USACE to aid in meeting federal objectives to meet beneficial use goals.
Other Services
Contaminated Sediment Characterization
Ports and Harbors Development Support
Sediment Profile Imaging/Plan View (SPI/PV) Surveys
Towed Video Surveys
ROVs, High Resolution Video & 3D Photogrammetry
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys
Benthic Resource Assessments
Regulatory Support Services
Public Engagement
Fisheries Outreach
Nature Based Design
Habitat Creation and Restoration
We provide trusted expert support with a proven track record of success