Upcoming Meetings
Dredging Summit & Expo 2014 in Toronto, Canada from June 15-18, 2014 | Register | Details
Eastern Chapter Meeting in Atlanta, GA from October 14-16, 2014 | Register | Details
Pacific Chapter Meeting in Seattle, WA from October 22-24, 2014 | Register | Details | Abstracts
WODCON XXI in Miami, FL from June 13 -17, 2016 | Details
What's New?
2014 Midwest Conference presentations are accessible - View
2014 Safety Award nominations due by May 2 - View criteria | visit Awards page
WEDA is looking for a new Executive Director! - View Job Summary
2014 Environmental Excellence Award nominations due by April 18th - View details
2013 Conf. presentations are accessible - Gulf | Pacific | Eastern | Dredging & Summit Expo 2013
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
Sustaining Memberships create an equitable bond between a sponsoring entity and WEDA. Since WEDA is non-profit, outside sources of raising funds are a necessity to ensure the longevity and quality of the WEDA organization. In addition, Sustaining Members are recognized on our website and at our events, and can also work with WEDA's Executive Director for additional marketing opportunities.
