Dredging + Fishery Management + Shoreline Repair
Digging Deep: Dredging Preserves our Waterbodies.
FAQ
How do you keep sediment up on the beach when dredging?
We use silt fence to create a boundary to hold sediment and filter water. This is a best-management practice to lower environmental impact and contamination.
Is a permit needed?
In most cases a permit is needed from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Especially if sediment dredged has the potential of washing back into the waterbody. Kirby Fisheries will take care of the permitting process.
What factors affect the cost of dredging?
The cost depends on location, quantity of material, type of material, potential permitting costs, and removal or transport of sediment.
What is your process?
We custom quote every project because every situation is unique. Once you call, we'll assess the sediment type, landscape features, and calculate estimated removal.
How much will dredging impact my landscape?
Our hydraulic sediment removal process leaves little to no ground disturbance. Our equipment is launched from the shoreline and floats like a barge.
What is a retention/stormwater pond?
A retention (wet) pond is a water basin designed to capture industrial runoff. The ponds are responsible to capture pollutants from runoff and not let them enter our streams and rivers.
Resources:
Understanding Beach Reclamation and Sand Dredging (U.S. Aqua Services)
The Importance Of Dredging (U.S. Aqua Services)
Finding Beneficial Uses for Sediment Dredged from Waterways (United States Environmental Protection Agency)
How a Dredging Company Contributes to Water Restoration (PondMedics)
How Floating Wetlands Are Helping to Clean Up Urban Waters(YaleEnvironment360)
An Introduction to Floating Wetlands for Stormwater Ponds(Clemson Cooperative Extension: Floating Wetlands)
Floating Treatment Wetlands(International Institute for Sustainable Development)
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