ANAMAR was contracted by USACE Portland District to generate an updated Site Management and Monitoring Plan (SMMP) for Coos Bay ODMDS Sites E, F, and H. The SMMP provides up-to-date information on site characteristics, management objectives, disposal history, dredged material characteristics, timing and techniques of disposal, results of site monitoring surveys, a future monitoring and special studies schedule, and special management conditions for these sites.
Project Statute
- MPRSA Section 102
The update to the 2006 Site Management and Monitoring Plan (SMMP) for Coos Bay ocean dredged material disposal sites (ODMDSs) E, F, and H was needed to provide safe and efficient disposal of dredged material at each of the ODMDSs while minimizing the effects to coastal resources.
Specific management objectives include:
- Avoiding the creation of persistent mounds
- Practicing beneficial use of dredged material when possible
- Minimizing negative effects on marine resources
- Minimizing interference with other uses of the ocean
- Maintain safe navigation and commerce
- Promoting safe and efficient dredge operations
- Documenting disposal and monitoring activities
The SMMP provides up-to-date information on site characteristics, management objectives, disposal history, dredged material characteristics, timing and techniques of disposal, results of site monitoring surveys, a future monitoring and special studies schedule, and special management conditions for these sites.
