Upcoming WEDA Meetings
| WEDA's Dredging 101 Short Course | Savannah, GA | Oct. 18, 2018 | Info. | Register | ||
| 2018 Eastern Chapter Meeting | Savannah, GA | Oct. 16-18, 2018 | Info. | Agenda | Register | |
| 2018 Pacific Chapter Meeting | Waikiki, HI | Oct. 23-25, 2018 | Info. | Agenda | Register | |
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New Orleans, LA | Nov. 13, 2018 | Info. | Register | ||
| 2018 Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting | New Orleans, LA | Nov. 14-15, 2018 | Info. | Agenda | Register | |
| 2019 Dredging Summit & Expo | Chicago, IL | June 4-7, 2019 | Info. | Abstracts |
Upcoming CEDA & EADA Meetings
| WODCON XXII | Shanghai, China | 22-26 April 2019 | WODA Website | ||
Recent Meetings & News
| Call for Papers for Dredging Summit & Expo '19 | view/print | |
| 2018 WEDA President's Report by Marcel Hermans | view | |
| 2018 Dredging Summit & Expo Presentations are online | View |
What's New?
| WEDA Journal of Dredging - Volume 16, Issue 1 | Read | ||
| Install the Western Dredging Association Mobile App | IOS | Android |
What is WEDA?
WEDA is a member of The World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA). The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) region covers North, Central and South America. The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) covers most of Europe, Africa, and the Mid and Near East. The Eastern Dredging Association (EADA) covers the Far East and Pacific region. The three organizations constitute the World Organization of Dredging Association (WODA) with equal representation on the WODA Board of Directors. The goals and objectives are common for each of the three organizations, however operations to attain these are independently carried out.
Goals and Objectives
- To promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction by sponsoring or co-sponsoring national and international technical conferences, seminars, and symposiums, including publication and dissemination of the proceedings.
- To provide a forum for improvement of communications, technology transfer, and cooperation among associations, societies, and all organizations interested in dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction.
- To emphasize the importance of understanding and development of solutions for problems related to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment.
- To support educational institutions for students interested in pursuing dredging and marine engineering as a career.
- To promote membership in and furtherance of the Western Dredging Association through establishment and support of Chapters.
- To recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding engineering and operational achievement.
WEDA's Sustaining Members
WEDA is a non-profit organization, and relies on its sustaining members to provide the funding to continue, support and strengthen its mission. The funding provided by the sustaining members ensures WEDA has the financial stability to work on its strategic initiatives and provides the backbone for WEDA’s success. In return and as appreciation for their support, Sustaining Members are recognized on the WEDA website and at WEDA events, receive early access to and first choice in exhibit hall booth selections, and get special marketing opportunities directly through WEDA's Executive Director. A Sustaining Membership in WEDA is the perfect way to showcase your company’s commitment to the US Dredging Industry!
