Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites
Sediment Dredging at Superfund Megasites

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-10-30

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0309134102

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Some of the nation's estuaries, lakes and other water bodies contain contaminated sediments that can adversely affect fish and wildlife and may then find their way into people's diets. Dredging is one of the few options available for attempting to clean up contaminated sediments, but it can uncover and re-suspend buried contaminants, creating additional exposures for wildlife and people. At the request of Congress, EPA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to evaluate dredging as a cleanup technique. The book finds that, based on a review of available evidence, dredging's ability to decrease environmental and health risks is still an open question. Analysis of pre-dredging and post-dredging at about 20 sites found a wide range of outcomes in terms of surface sediment concentrations of contaminants: some sites showed increases, some no change, and some decreases in concentrations. Evaluating the potential long-term benefits of dredging will require that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency step up monitoring activities before, during and after individual cleanups to determine whether it is working there and what combinations of techniques are most effective.

The Rock Manual
The Rock Manual

Author: Construction Industry Research and Information Association

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 1312

ISBN-13:

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This publication is a summary of good practice on the use of rock in engineering works for rivers, coasts and seas. It has incorporated all the significant advances in knowledge that have occured over the past 10-15 years.

Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook
Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook

Author: Victoria Todd

Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-03-18

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1907807705

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Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook is the ultimate instruction manual for mitigation measures to minimise man-made acoustical and physical disturbances to marine mammals from industrial and defence activities.

Environmental Aspects of Dredging
Environmental Aspects of Dredging

Author: R. N. Bray

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-03-10

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0203894898

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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.

Coastal and Marine Environmental Site Guide
Coastal and Marine Environmental Site Guide

Author: Martin Budd

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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The adverse effects of construction on the coastal and marine environment are well publicised and understood by regulators, the industry and the general public. The impact of poor working practices can be extensive, given the often sensitive nature of the habitats and the importance of this region for human activities and interests. implications is becoming increasingly the responsibility of front-line staff. This greater accountability at the site level demands higher standards of environmental awareness and education, through trained and experienced personnel who can effectively manage environmental issues with the speed and urgency that they often require. avoiding and mitigating the effects of poor environmental practice on coastal and marine construction projects. contract supervisors/resident engineers; and project managers. construction experience from the young site engineer to the experienced manager. It can also be used as a training aid or refrence book, to provide site personnel with the correct information to hand for dealing with key environmental and management issues.