Regional Sediment Management (RSM) is the practice of handling sediments and maintaining engineering projects not only to achieve local project goals, but also to benefit the region as a whole. The region of interest is defined by the sediment transport pathways and rates affected by the local project. The Great Lakes RSM Demonstration Site being studied spans from Ludington, Michigan south to Burns Harbor, Indiana. This 172-mile region contains 12 Federal structures and 1 private jetty system (Port Sheldon, Michigan).

• RSM Authority
• On-going Study
• Implementation of RSM Philosophy in DMMP Process
• Regional Issue 1: Maintenance of the East Accretion Fillet
• Regional Issue 2: Removal of the West Accretion Fillet
• Regional Issue 3: Nourishment Program West of Michigan City
• Regional Issue 4: Adverse Effects to Beaches East of Michigan City
• RSM Plans to Address These Issues

Recycling Dredged Material in the Great Lakes

For information on potential ways of recycling dredged material for beneficial use.

http://www.glc.org/rsm/