Clean dredging promotes the cleanup, restoration or improvement of infilled, contaminated or degraded bodies of water, including our oceans, harbors, rivers, lakes and ponds, as well as, industrial applications. The goal is to bring them back to their original condition or better, using eco-friendly methods and equipment.
Broadly defined as the process of returning a degraded habitat to a healthy condition that resembles its pre-disturbed state. Examples: increasing tidal flow to a restricted wetland, re-establishing natural river flow, treating runoff to improve water quality and cleaning up contaminated habitats. Many projects involve multiple types of restoration and focus on improving the health of whole ecosystems.