Introduction to Using Native Plant Community on Dredge Material Placement Areas

Abstract

This Engineering With Nature (EWN) Technical Note (TN) is the first in a series concerning the use of vegetation in Dredge Material Placement Areas (DMPA), including Confined Disposal Facilities (CDF), to achieve specific operational, engineering, and ecological benefits. Establishment of native plant communities within DMPA and CDF offers several advantages in terms of sustainability and cost.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1037440

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  • David L. Price
  • Pamela Bailey
  • Scott Bourne
  • Tosin Sekoni
  • Trudy Estes

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