Recommended Data Collection to Optimize Beneficial Reuse of Dredged Material: A Sediment Budget for the Savannah River Harbor

Abstract

Abstract Decades-long calls for nature-based approaches to coastal flood risk mitigation have increased the demand for beneficial use of dredged material (BUDM). However, coastal management authorities often lack data and tools required to accurately ... Practical Applications The sediment removed from rivers and harbors to ensure that boats can safely navigate them is typically disposed of offshore or placed in containment areas, but it can instead be used beneficially to create or restore coastal ...