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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR DREDGING CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT
Citation:
Nelson, W G. AND B J. Bergen. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE MONITORING PROGRAMS FOR DREDGING CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT. Presented at US EPA National Environmental Monitoring Conference, Boston, MA, September 19, 2000.
Description:
Currently, there is a growing national debate about dredging contaminated sediments, including risks to human health and the environment as well as the overall effectiveness of remedial activities. Presently, monitoring methods are available to address both concerns. This presentation explains why remedial dredging activities are monitored, and the steps involved in developing an effective monitoring program. Monitoring activities can be initiated to characterize a contaminated area prior to dredging, to track and/or control contaminant release and transport during the dredging process, to confirm contaminant removal, or to quantify long- term changes attributable to remedial dredging. Examples are provided from three monitoring programs conducted at the New Bedford Harbor, MA, Superfund Site.