Posted on July 6, 2026
There’s a clear shift happening in how we think about coastal infrastructure and the latest issue of the WEDA Journal of Dredging captures it well.
For decades, dredged material has largely been treated as something to dispose of. Today, it is increasingly recognized as a valuable resource that can:
Strengthen coastal resilience
Restore wetlands and habitats
Deliver scalable nature-based solutions
This shift reflects a broader move toward integrated, systems-based approaches and connecting infrastructure, environment, and long-term community value.
For organizations working across offshore energy, ports, and coastal development ⚡, these themes are becoming increasingly important as projects look to deliver both positive economic and environmental outcomes.
This edition of the Journal brings together:
• Practical case studies
• Policy and implementation insights
• Pathways for scaling beneficial use
Looking ahead:
The conversation continues at the WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo 2026 in Montreal, where industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators will be exploring these topics in more detail.
We encourage our network to attend, engage, and be part of the discussion
If you’re planning to be there, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect
Explore the Journal here: https://lnkd.in/ehv7WRBR / https://lnkd.in/eD93rzpJ
Register for DS&E here: https://lnkd.in/eh8PRtt3
