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Fernandina Beach Dredged Material Disposal Site Monitoring Reports

EPA Region 4, often in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), conducts oceanographic surveys to identify appropriate locations for ocean disposal sites and to monitor the impacts of regulated dumping at the ocean disposal sites. Region 4 monitors Fernandina Beach, FL Dredged Material Disposal Site to ensure that unexpected or significant negative effects are not occurring from past or continued use of the disposal site and to verify regulatory and permit compliance.

For assistance reading these documents, please contact Chris McArthur, 404-562-9391, mcarthur.christopher@epa.gov.

  • Ocean Current and Wave Study at Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach ODMDSs 2006-2007 (pdf) (2.54 MB)
  • Fernandina Beach ODMDS Benthic Community Assessment, 2005 (pdf) (1.21 MB)
  • Fernandina Beach ODMDS Status and Trends, 2005 (pdf) (634.04 KB)
  • Fernandina Beach ODMDS Bathymetry, 2001-2005 (pdf) (267.46 KB)

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Last updated on February 23, 2024
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