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Upcoming WEDA Meetings

2018 Eastern Chapter Meeting Savannah, GA Oct. 16-18, 2018 Info.   Register
2018 Pacific Chapter Meeting Waikiki, HI Oct. 23-25, 2018 Info.   Register
2018 Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting New Orleans, LA Nov. 14-15, 2018 Info. Abstracts Register
2019 Dredging Summit & Expo Chicago, IL June 4-7, 2019 Info.    

Upcoming CEDA & EADA Meetings

WODCON XXII Shanghai, China 25-29 April 2019 Call for Papers   WODA Website
           

Recent Meetings & News

2018 WEDA President's Report by Marcel Hermans   view
2018 Dredging Summit & Expo Presentations are online   View
2018 Life Time Achievement Award presented to William Gahagan, accepted by Grady Bryant Photo Press Release
2018 Dredger of the Year is Dave Simonelli Photo Press Release
2018 Environmental Excellence Award Winners   View
2018 Safety Excellence Award Winners   View
2018 DSC Dredge "Why Dredging is Good Award" winner is Joe Wagner   view paper
2018 WEDA/DCA Best Paper winner is Andrew McQueen   view paper
2018 Anchor QEA Young Author Award winner is Margaret Davis   view paper

 

What's New?

WEDA Journal of Dredging - Volume 16, Issue 1      Read
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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!