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WEDA's Dredging 101 Short Course  

Basics of Dredging, Dredged Material Management, and Environmental Considerations

Fees: $150 for all participants

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is a professional organization connecting individuals, companies, other organizations and individuals interested in the field of dredging within North, South & Central America. 

When:
Monday, June 24, 2024
Time:
8:00 AM to Noon

Where:
JW Marriott Tampa
510 Water Street
Tampa, FL 33602

 

 

 

 

General Course Overview:  -  View the draft outline
The Dredging 101 - “Basics of Dredging, Dredged Material Management and Environmental Considerations” course has been developed and is provided exclusively by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) for the purpose of helping anyone interested in learning about the basics of dredging and dredged material and environmental considerations in an easy, enjoyable and efficient manner.

The course material was established to give a comprehensive overview of:

  • what dredging is;
  • why it is being performed;
  • how it is being done;
  • what types of equipment are being used;
  • what factors are used to determine the equipment type, including transporting dredged material;
  • what dredged material disposal or placement (e.g., beneficial use) options are available;
  • what are the environmental concerns about dredging and disposal of dredged material;
  • what are the measures to manage potential environmental impacts;
  • what regulations/permits apply to dredging and dredged material disposal or placement;

PDH's
This course qualifies for 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH's). Certificates will be issued via email upon request.

Who Should Attend?
The course is ideally suited for those who are not involved in dredging for a major portion of their normal daily work or have had specific schooling in dredging. Individuals who deal with dredging occasionally or somewhat frequently as part of their work and need to have a good working knowledge and understanding of dredging will benefit from this course.

  • federal, state, and local regulators and environmental resource managers
  • project managers
  • journalists
  • new contractors
  • environmental consulting engineers and environmental scientists;
  • members of environmental interest groups;
  • anyone who has to communicate with others about specifics of dredging projects;

About the Instructor:

TBD

Registration:
WEDA is offering this Dredging 101 Course as part of our mission to share knowledge and information about dredging. Because WEDA is a non-profit organization with the goal not to make money but to share information, WEDA is offering this course at a very low cost of $150.

The Dredging 101 course registration is on the Dredging Summit & Expo registration page. The course can be added to your registration or purchased separately. Dredging Summit & Expo registration is not mandatory to participate in the course.

All participants: $150

If you have any questions or need assistance registering, please get in touch with us at info@westerndredging.org.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you in Tampa!