Beneficial Use of Dredged Material from the Firth of Clyde
Research has proven that most material dredged from Scotland's Firth of Clyde is clean. By dumping it at sea, port authorities are missing the opportunity to use this clean dredged material for beach nourishment and coastal erosion prevention.
Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Contrary to conventional wisdom, most dredged material should be regarded as a resource, not a waste, and finding new uses for clean dredged material should be a priority.
Besòs Long Sea Outfall, Barcelona
To satisfy EC bathing water quality directives, a new, longer outfall was needed. Dredgers had to reckon with the recreational importance of Spain’s beaches, plus the existence of an operative gas pipeline.
Bio-Engineering Sediment Management And Removal of Turbidity Technologies: BESMART Technologies
At Deltares in the Netherlands, a research team is developing a portfolio of technologies dedicated to the management of the finest and most challenging fraction of soft sediments. These technologies may unambiguously be called nature based because they make use of natural processes to enhance dewatering and strengthening, induce flocculation and the settling of fines, and protect the muddy bed from erosion.
Biogeomorphological Interactions on a Nourished Tidal Flat: Lessons Learnt from Building With Nature
Worldwide the total area of tidal flats is decreasing as a result of sea level rise, subsidence by gas extraction and erosion initiated by artificial constructions. This IADC Award winning paper examines whether nourishment programmes might be part of the solution.
Blue carbon – an opportunity for the waterborne transport infrastructure sector
Many ports and harbours operate in and around marine coastal habitats, such as tidal marshes, mangrove forests and seagrasses. Many of these marine coastal habitats are considered blue carbon ecosystems, which play a crucial role in capturing carbon. This article examines how waterborne transport infrastructure impacts blue carbon ecosystems, reviews current mitigation strategies and suggests integrated approaches for sustainable coexistence. We emphasise the importance of collaboration among marine transport authorities, environmental managers, scientists and engineers to protect these essential carbon sinks while supporting the sector's economic contributions.
Book review: Engineering With Nature: An Atlas, Vol 2
Continuing the ‘seeing is believing’ approach, this second volume presents Engineering With Nature principles in action through 62 projects from around the world.