Posted on June 24, 2026
The Wareham River Federal Channel dredge project is anticipated to start the week of July 15th. There are a few things boaters should be aware of. While this is going to cause some inconveniences for boaters this year it is a very much needed project to return the channel to its original operating depth of nine feet deep at low tide. (Currently 4’ in some areas).
1. Dredging will be starting at green can #17 near the sandbar off of Hamilton Beach. Once this site is completed the dredge will move its way up the Wareham River and ending off of Besse Park. Approximately 52,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed from the identified areas of the channel.
2. The Coast Guard will be temporarily removing/moving some of the navigation aids within the areas that will be dredged or obstructing dredge operations.
3. The channel may be impeded at times and we will assist as much as possible to help boaters navigate the area.
4. The dredging project is permitted to operate seven days per week, 24 hours however the contractor is very confident that it will only be during daylight hours.
The area circled in red on the chart below is where dredge activities will be taking place.
