Dredged Material Management Program Releases Biennial Report for DY20-21

The Dredged Material Management Program (DMMP) has recently finalized its biennial report for the period of 2020-2021, which outlines all project evaluations and disposal activities carried out during that time. The report is now available for download at the bottom of the Reports, ESA and History page.

The DY20-21 Biennial Report provides a comprehensive overview of the DMMP's dredging projects, including information on project evaluation and disposal activities. This report aims to keep stakeholders informed about the program's progress and achievements in managing dredged materials.

In addition to the biennial report, the Puget Sound Sediment Reference Material (PS-SRM) page now features a new tool for analyzing PS-SRM for DMMP dredging projects. The PS-SRM is a valuable resource for sediment managers, providing them with information on the composition and characteristics of sediments in the Puget Sound region.

The program has also introduced new request forms, available in both PDF and Word versions, which can be downloaded from the Puget Sound SRM page. These forms are designed to facilitate requests for PS-SRM samples and other sediment-related materials.

The DMMP has also announced that the Puget Sound Sediment Reference Material (PS-SRM) is now distributed from EPA's Manchester Laboratory. This change aims to improve the efficiency of PS-SRM distribution and availability to sediment managers and researchers.

The 35th Sediment Management Annual Review Meeting was held on May 3rd, 2023, with attendees participating in-person and virtually. The meeting featured presentations and discussions on various topics related to sediment management, including dredging projects and their environmental impacts. Meeting minutes are now available on the SMARM page for those who were unable to attend.

Stakeholders can also email the DMMP to be added or removed from the SMARM mailing list, which keeps them informed about upcoming meetings, events, and program updates.

The release of the biennial report and new request forms marks an important milestone for the Dredged Material Management Program. These developments demonstrate the program's commitment to transparency, efficiency, and effective management of dredged materials in the Puget Sound region.