The development of a Delaware estuary regional sediment management plan and beneficial use of dredged material program: A strategic plan

Heavy use of the environmentally sensitive Delaware Estuary by both commercial and recreational users gives rise to the need for a management program safeguarding its ecosystems. Such a program would entail assembling a team of experts to address the management of the Estuary’s sediment resources. This strategic plan lays the groundwork towards fulfilling the long term goal of implementing a Regional Sediment Management Plan in New Jersey. This Strategic Plan outlines the long-term goals of the effort, including bringing together a diversified Regional Dredging Team to formulate regionally acceptable solutions dredged material management challenges, implementing and managing a long-term sustainable RSMP, and developing administrative, economic and logistical infrastructure to support the beneficial use of dredged material.