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Dredging is the process of removing accumulated sediment from the bottom or banks of bodies of water, including rivers, lakes or streams. Dredges are specialized pieces of equipment that create a vacuum to suck up and pump out the unwanted sediment and debris.
Sedimentation is a naturally occurring process where silt, sand and other debris accumulate on the bottom of rivers, lakes, canals or streams over time. An excessive buildup of sediment can cause a series of issues. For instance, it can reduce the depth of the waterway and prevent the passage of ships. It can also lead to contamination that poses a threat to aquatic plants and wildlife. In coastal areas, sediment accumulation can cause beaches to erode.
We depend on various waterways for several daily functions, ranging from transporting goods to commercial fishing and recreation. Over time, these waterways can become filled with sediment that makes them difficult to navigate and sometimes pose an environmental hazard.
It often becomes necessary to find a way to remove a large accumulation of sediment to preserve the health of the waterway and enable commercial applications. The dredging process can provide a fast, efficient sediment removal solution, and various types of dredges can complete the sediment removal process.
The sediment removal process uses a dredge to excavate the accumulated sediment and debris. A dredge is either partially or completely submerged in water and allows the operator to easily gather the sediment and transport it to a different location. When dredging is complete, you can relocate sediment for several purposes.
View the Dino6 Dredge
Dredging is a critical process with wide-reaching benefits, serving both environmental and industrial needs. These include:
However, the dredging procedure can also apply to very specific uses, especially for industrial functions and environmental aid.
Many companies use water dredging equipment to help with industrial and construction projects. Because dredging can assist with many different business sectors, it has many different industrial functions, including:
Dredging is a great way to improve and maintain aquatic ecosystems. You can apply dredging to many environments and can help aid ecosystems in several ways, including:
Dredging offers valuable benefits for different goals. It helps commercial projects become more efficient and supports healthier ecosystems. This makes it an important tool for businesses looking to improve their operations and environmentalists aiming to protect nature.
Dredging provides numerous benefits for shipping, construction and other projects. Dredging can be a critical process for the commercial shipping industry. Removing sediment can maintain the appropriate width and depth to enable the safe, unobstructed passage of cargo vessels carrying oil, raw materials and other essential commodities. When dredging, it's recommended that your materials should be no less than 7 feet below the surface.
Further, dredging can assist with various aspects of construction projects. For waterway projects, like bridges, docks, piers and underwater tunnels, dredging helps create space for construction by efficiently removing sediment. After clearing the sediment, projects can move forward with the building process.
Land projects can also benefit from dredging by using sediment removed from the water to fill spaces that need extra earth. After the dredging process, companies dry out the sediment and transport it to its new location where companies can apply it to the land as they see fit.
While many environmental organizations use dredging to restore beachfront and aquatic ecosystems, beach town businesses can benefit from restoration. Dredging can bring sand back to eroded beaches, making them more appealing to travelers planning their summer vacations. When you have well-maintained beaches, you can increase tourism and draw more visitors to your local business during the summer seasons.
Explore Our Dredges
Dredging allows businesses to work with waterways to create better and healthier aquatic ecosystems. One of the largest benefits of dredging waterways is helping to reduce eutrophication, which is an excessive amount of nutrients in a water body typically caused by water runoff from the surrounding land. Eutrophication can lead to an overabundance of plant growth that results in oxygen deprivation and can cause the death of aquatic wildlife. In some cases, dredging may be the most viable remediation option when eutrophication occurs.
There are other numerous benefits of dredging for the environment, such as:
You can better support and sustain ecosystems when you dredge local waterways, even to help with construction projects. Further, dredging can environmentally help many different types of waterways, from long beachfronts to smaller ponds.
Dredging removes extra muck and mud from bodies of water. The dredge uses a submersible pump that sucks up debris and a tube that transports the sediment from where it rests in the water to the surface. To properly dispose of the dredged material, you will need to follow local, state and federal laws and regulations.
The dredging operator will lower a rotating cutterhead to loosen sediment and debris within a body of water. At the same time, a submersible pump sucks up the debris and transports it away for final processing.
The following infographic can help visualize the whole dredging process.
There are several types of dredges used in the sediment removal process. At GeoForm International, we offer several types of quality dredging equipment you can use for any project and fit within the common types of dredges. The most common types of dredges are:
Are you interested in learning more about waterway maintenances? Contact us today to secure an expert consultation!
Our popular Dino6 Dredge falls under the cutter-suction type with its high quality and durable cutterhead that makes it perfect for sucking up sediment and other debris for many dredging projects. Its smaller, more compact size makes it easily transportable as well, allowing you to bring it along to any project, whether that is on the beach, by a river or at the pond.
If you need something more powerful, our later model, the Dino8 Dredge, has cutter-suction capabilities. While it is larger than the Dino6, you can expect several high-functioning features, including a powerful water jet to help dredging become more efficient for your company.
Dredging is a helpful process for many industrial and commercial processes, helping to create efficient and accessible waterways for construction projects and passing boats. Dredging can also be an important way to help support aquatic environments and ecosystems, creating cleaner and healthier waterways to support aquatic plants and animals.
At Geoform International, we offer superior pond dredging equipment you can use for any project for a quicker, more efficient sediment removal process. Many businesses use our world-famous Dino6 dredge for small dredging projects all over the world! Contact GeoForm International today for more information about how our high-quality equipment can serve you and your future projects.
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*Last Update 1/26/
Grassed waterways are commonly used as an outlet for water from terraces or to prevent gullies, where water flowing down a hillside concentrates. Inspect grassed waterways annually or after unusually large storms. Perform needed maintenance promptly to prevent costly damage to the waterway.
Common maintenance problems with grassed waterways include insufficient grass, weeds and brush, sedimentation, gullies and insufficient capacity.
This may be caused by establishment problems, low soil fertility, smothering from lodged growth, accumulated sediment, or competition from weeds, legumes and nearby trees or brush. It may also be caused by not turning off the herbicide sprayer when crossing waterways, from herbicide runoff or from herbicide-laden sediment deposits.
Because of periodic flowing water, it is difficult to re-establish grass in a functioning waterway. Bare spots may be reseeded or sodded. Mulching can help re-establish a grass seeding. Bare spots being reseeded should not be lower than the surrounding channel areas. You may slightly overfill them to divert water while grass becomes established.
Periodic soil tests make a proper soil fertility maintenance program for waterways easier. Waterways can be topdressed with lime, fertilizer or manure. In extreme cases, a waterway may require a major renovation. In these cases, low fertility may be corrected by moving in topsoil and/or mixing in lime, fertilizer, manure or organic matter to obtain the desired fertility level.
A high fertility program and heavy nitrogen fertilization helps grass compete with weeds and legumes and maintain a vigorous stand. Control trees and brush by cutting and/or with herbicides. Contact your local MU Extension center for recommendations on control herbicides.
To prevent smothering from lodged, accumulated growth, mow and remove hay from the waterway as required to maintain a moderate height. If hay is not desirable, more frequent mowing and/or shredding can prevent smothering without removing the residue.
Delay mowing until after July 15 of each year to avoid destroying wildlife habitats.
Some waterways may not be accessible during the normal cropping/haying season. If necessary, growth may be removed at other seasons. Hay quality may be sacrificed for convenience. Carefully controlled grazing may be permissible when the ground is not too wet or too dry.
Gullies may be caused by original construction irregularities, by sediment deposits, by using the waterway as a travelway or by livestock paths. Unstable outlets, which result from a drop-off or an extremely steep slope at the lower end of the waterway, can also cause gullies.
To control unstable outlets, regrade (and reseed) the outlet end or construct a grade stabilization structure.
Gullies must be filled and reseeded or sodded. Fill material should be well compacted. Slight overfilling may be desirable to allow for settling and to divert water flow somewhat while the new grass becomes established.
If possible, sediment deposits should be removed before grass is damaged.
Machine travel up and down waterways should be minimal, especially when the area is wet and soft. Machine travel on waterways will be required during haying and other maintenance operations. Waterways except for those located on the field boundary will usually be crossed or used as a turnstrip for normal field machinery operations.
Livestock may have to be fenced out of waterways when they are grazing fields.
After grass is well established, remove temporary dikes (berms) that were built to prevent runoff from entering waterways during the grass establishment period. The objective is to allow runoff to enter the waterway and prevent water from eroding a channel along the side of the waterway. Soil removed from the berms may be used to fill low spots in the field or to build terrace ridges.
Insufficient waterway capacity may result from sediment accumulation in the channel or from loss of side berm height. (Permanent side berms are commonly used to contain the water flow in shallow waterways located on field boundaries or ridges.)
Higher residue tillage systems or more soil-conserving crop rotations can reduce sediment buildup.
Overflow can cause a gully to form along the side of the waterway. Sediment buildup in the waterway can cause water to pond in the lower end of the terrace channel.
In severe cases, sediment must be removed from the channel and the channel must be reseeded. In other cases, the height of the side dikes (for waterways not in natural drainage ways) may be increased and the dikes reseeded.
Spot removal of sediment from the waterway at the terrace discharge may eliminate ponding in the terrace channel with a minimum of waterway reseeding required. In other cases, the lower end of the terrace may be moved downhill to access the waterway at a lower point to obtain adequate terrace channel drainage.
If the waterway has to be rebuilt or reseeded, water from the terraces may have to be diverted outside of the waterway until the grass is established. Small, temporary cross trenches and dikes with a fall of 6 to 12 inches across the waterway that will interrupt the flow of water on long waterways may be useful in establishing grass.
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Dredging is the process of removing accumulated sediment from the bottom or banks of bodies of water, including rivers, lakes or streams. Dredges are specialized pieces of equipment that create a vacuum to suck up and pump out the unwanted sediment and debris.
Sedimentation is a naturally occurring process where silt, sand and other debris accumulate on the bottom of rivers, lakes, canals or streams over time. An excessive buildup of sediment can cause a series of issues. For instance, it can reduce the depth of the waterway and prevent the passage of ships. It can also lead to contamination that poses a threat to aquatic plants and wildlife. In coastal areas, sediment accumulation can cause beaches to erode.
We depend on various waterways for several daily functions, ranging from transporting goods to commercial fishing and recreation. Over time, these waterways can become filled with sediment that makes them difficult to navigate and sometimes pose an environmental hazard.
It often becomes necessary to find a way to remove a large accumulation of sediment to preserve the health of the waterway and enable commercial applications. The dredging process can provide a fast, efficient sediment removal solution, and various types of dredges can complete the sediment removal process.
The sediment removal process uses a dredge to excavate the accumulated sediment and debris. A dredge is either partially or completely submerged in water and allows the operator to easily gather the sediment and transport it to a different location. When dredging is complete, you can relocate sediment for several purposes.
View the Dino6 Dredge
Dredging is a critical process with wide-reaching benefits, serving both environmental and industrial needs. These include:
However, the dredging procedure can also apply to very specific uses, especially for industrial functions and environmental aid.
Many companies use water dredging equipment to help with industrial and construction projects. Because dredging can assist with many different business sectors, it has many different industrial functions, including:
Dredging is a great way to improve and maintain aquatic ecosystems. You can apply dredging to many environments and can help aid ecosystems in several ways, including:
Dredging offers valuable benefits for different goals. It helps commercial projects become more efficient and supports healthier ecosystems. This makes it an important tool for businesses looking to improve their operations and environmentalists aiming to protect nature.
Dredging provides numerous benefits for shipping, construction and other projects. Dredging can be a critical process for the commercial shipping industry. Removing sediment can maintain the appropriate width and depth to enable the safe, unobstructed passage of cargo vessels carrying oil, raw materials and other essential commodities. When dredging, it's recommended that your materials should be no less than 7 feet below the surface.
Further, dredging can assist with various aspects of construction projects. For waterway projects, like bridges, docks, piers and underwater tunnels, dredging helps create space for construction by efficiently removing sediment. After clearing the sediment, projects can move forward with the building process.
Land projects can also benefit from dredging by using sediment removed from the water to fill spaces that need extra earth. After the dredging process, companies dry out the sediment and transport it to its new location where companies can apply it to the land as they see fit.
While many environmental organizations use dredging to restore beachfront and aquatic ecosystems, beach town businesses can benefit from restoration. Dredging can bring sand back to eroded beaches, making them more appealing to travelers planning their summer vacations. When you have well-maintained beaches, you can increase tourism and draw more visitors to your local business during the summer seasons.
Explore Our Dredges
Dredging allows businesses to work with waterways to create better and healthier aquatic ecosystems. One of the largest benefits of dredging waterways is helping to reduce eutrophication, which is an excessive amount of nutrients in a water body typically caused by water runoff from the surrounding land. Eutrophication can lead to an overabundance of plant growth that results in oxygen deprivation and can cause the death of aquatic wildlife. In some cases, dredging may be the most viable remediation option when eutrophication occurs.
There are other numerous benefits of dredging for the environment, such as:
You can better support and sustain ecosystems when you dredge local waterways, even to help with construction projects. Further, dredging can environmentally help many different types of waterways, from long beachfronts to smaller ponds.
Dredging removes extra muck and mud from bodies of water. The dredge uses a submersible pump that sucks up debris and a tube that transports the sediment from where it rests in the water to the surface. To properly dispose of the dredged material, you will need to follow local, state and federal laws and regulations.
The dredging operator will lower a rotating cutterhead to loosen sediment and debris within a body of water. At the same time, a submersible pump sucks up the debris and transports it away for final processing.
The following infographic can help visualize the whole dredging process.
There are several types of dredges used in the sediment removal process. At GeoForm International, we offer several types of quality dredging equipment you can use for any project and fit within the common types of dredges. The most common types of dredges are:
Our popular Dino6 Dredge falls under the cutter-suction type with its high quality and durable cutterhead that makes it perfect for sucking up sediment and other debris for many dredging projects. Its smaller, more compact size makes it easily transportable as well, allowing you to bring it along to any project, whether that is on the beach, by a river or at the pond.
If you need something more powerful, our later model, the Dino8 Dredge, has cutter-suction capabilities. While it is larger than the Dino6, you can expect several high-functioning features, including a powerful water jet to help dredging become more efficient for your company.
Dredging is a helpful process for many industrial and commercial processes, helping to create efficient and accessible waterways for construction projects and passing boats. Dredging can also be an important way to help support aquatic environments and ecosystems, creating cleaner and healthier waterways to support aquatic plants and animals.
At Geoform International, we offer superior pond dredging equipment you can use for any project for a quicker, more efficient sediment removal process. Many businesses use our world-famous Dino6 dredge for small dredging projects all over the world! Contact GeoForm International today for more information about how our high-quality equipment can serve you and your future projects.
Contact Us Today
*Last Update 1/26/
Grassed waterways are commonly used as an outlet for water from terraces or to prevent gullies, where water flowing down a hillside concentrates. Inspect grassed waterways annually or after unusually large storms. Perform needed maintenance promptly to prevent costly damage to the waterway.
Common maintenance problems with grassed waterways include insufficient grass, weeds and brush, sedimentation, gullies and insufficient capacity.
This may be caused by establishment problems, low soil fertility, smothering from lodged growth, accumulated sediment, or competition from weeds, legumes and nearby trees or brush. It may also be caused by not turning off the herbicide sprayer when crossing waterways, from herbicide runoff or from herbicide-laden sediment deposits.
Because of periodic flowing water, it is difficult to re-establish grass in a functioning waterway. Bare spots may be reseeded or sodded. Mulching can help re-establish a grass seeding. Bare spots being reseeded should not be lower than the surrounding channel areas. You may slightly overfill them to divert water while grass becomes established.
Periodic soil tests make a proper soil fertility maintenance program for waterways easier. Waterways can be topdressed with lime, fertilizer or manure. In extreme cases, a waterway may require a major renovation. In these cases, low fertility may be corrected by moving in topsoil and/or mixing in lime, fertilizer, manure or organic matter to obtain the desired fertility level.
A high fertility program and heavy nitrogen fertilization helps grass compete with weeds and legumes and maintain a vigorous stand. Control trees and brush by cutting and/or with herbicides. Contact your local MU Extension center for recommendations on control herbicides.
To prevent smothering from lodged, accumulated growth, mow and remove hay from the waterway as required to maintain a moderate height. If hay is not desirable, more frequent mowing and/or shredding can prevent smothering without removing the residue.
Delay mowing until after July 15 of each year to avoid destroying wildlife habitats.
Some waterways may not be accessible during the normal cropping/haying season. If necessary, growth may be removed at other seasons. Hay quality may be sacrificed for convenience. Carefully controlled grazing may be permissible when the ground is not too wet or too dry.
Gullies may be caused by original construction irregularities, by sediment deposits, by using the waterway as a travelway or by livestock paths. Unstable outlets, which result from a drop-off or an extremely steep slope at the lower end of the waterway, can also cause gullies.
To control unstable outlets, regrade (and reseed) the outlet end or construct a grade stabilization structure.
Gullies must be filled and reseeded or sodded. Fill material should be well compacted. Slight overfilling may be desirable to allow for settling and to divert water flow somewhat while the new grass becomes established.
If possible, sediment deposits should be removed before grass is damaged.
Machine travel up and down waterways should be minimal, especially when the area is wet and soft. Machine travel on waterways will be required during haying and other maintenance operations. Waterways except for those located on the field boundary will usually be crossed or used as a turnstrip for normal field machinery operations.
Livestock may have to be fenced out of waterways when they are grazing fields.
After grass is well established, remove temporary dikes (berms) that were built to prevent runoff from entering waterways during the grass establishment period. The objective is to allow runoff to enter the waterway and prevent water from eroding a channel along the side of the waterway. Soil removed from the berms may be used to fill low spots in the field or to build terrace ridges.
Insufficient waterway capacity may result from sediment accumulation in the channel or from loss of side berm height. (Permanent side berms are commonly used to contain the water flow in shallow waterways located on field boundaries or ridges.)
Higher residue tillage systems or more soil-conserving crop rotations can reduce sediment buildup.
Overflow can cause a gully to form along the side of the waterway. Sediment buildup in the waterway can cause water to pond in the lower end of the terrace channel.
In severe cases, sediment must be removed from the channel and the channel must be reseeded. In other cases, the height of the side dikes (for waterways not in natural drainage ways) may be increased and the dikes reseeded.
Spot removal of sediment from the waterway at the terrace discharge may eliminate ponding in the terrace channel with a minimum of waterway reseeding required. In other cases, the lower end of the terrace may be moved downhill to access the waterway at a lower point to obtain adequate terrace channel drainage.
If the waterway has to be rebuilt or reseeded, water from the terraces may have to be diverted outside of the waterway until the grass is established. Small, temporary cross trenches and dikes with a fall of 6 to 12 inches across the waterway that will interrupt the flow of water on long waterways may be useful in establishing grass.