Posted on May 12, 2025
ASHTABULA, Ohio – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will once again conduct dredging operations of the federal navigation channels in Ashtabula Harbor this summer.
Engineers expect to clear nearly 45,000 cubic yards of material between July 1 and mid-August.
That material will then be used to create up to 16.5 of new wetland habitat, significantly improving the condition of the harbor.
Dredging of Ashtabula Harbor is conducted by USACE every two years or as needed, based on the availability of funding. The harbor was last dredged in 2023, with nearly 90,000 cubic yards removed.
Dredging ensures federally authorized depths are maintained, and the harbor remains accessible to large commercial vessels.
