The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District announced it will begin the largest dredging operation on the Great Lakes this fall, targeting Toledo Harbor’s federal navigation channel.
The project is part of an $8.6 million, two-year contract awarded to Ryba Marine Construction Company, Cheboygan, Mich., which aims to maintain navigable depths for large vessels, keep commodities moving across the Great Lakes, and support economic activity throughout the region, a USACE press release said.
“Maintaining the operation of ports like Toledo is a core part of our mission and essential to the economic strength of the nation,” said Lt. Col. Robert Burnham, commander of the Buffalo District. “We’re proud of our partnerships with the City of Toledo and its port authority, the state of Ohio, and our representatives in Congress that have made this two-year contract award possible.”…