Navigating Towards Tomorrow
The Dredged Dredged Material Management Program (DMMP) is responsible for finding adequate long-term placement capacity for all of the nearly five million cubic yards of sediment that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredges annually from the shipping channels that link the Port of Baltimore to the Atlantic Ocean and beyond.
Working with a diversity of partners, including national, state and local governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and businesses, the DMMP finds the right placement capacity for all of that sediment. We are responsible for ensuring that it is used in productive and innovative ways that both include and benefit our local communities and the environment.
Using dredged sediment, we restore eroded wetlands, create wildlife habitat for countless species of plants and animals.
Innovating for the Future
An important guidepost for DMMP projects is the rolling 20-year plan that provides a strategic plan on the overall management of the state’s dredging requirements. Principally, the plan focuses on:
- The continual removal of sediment from the shipping channels
- The identification of the right placement sites to store the sediment
- The development of other innovative tools and solutions for managing and using sediment
Achieving our ambitious goals is made possible by our leadership, an Executive Committee - appointed by the State of Maryland - who in turn oversees a Management Committee comprising a diverse group of stakeholders including a community representative, senior managers from MPA, state and federal regulatory agencies, local business leaders, academics, and non-governmental organizations. Together, they coordinate and provide guidance on the development and implementation of dredging initiatives and placement activities.
Our dedicated staff drive the operational and partnership work of the DMMP.
Stewards in the Community
Achieving the strategic goals of the DMMP is made possible by our leadership, an Executive Committee - appointed by the Governor of Maryland - who in turn oversees a Management Committee comprising a diverse group of stakeholders including a community representative, senior managers from MPA, state and federal regulatory agencies, local business leaders, academics, and non-governmental organizations. Together, they coordinate and provide guidance on the development and implementation of the Dredged Material Management Program.
An important part of working with the community are the award-winning educational and outreach opportunities and partnerships for local schools and communities.
Our dedicated staff drive the operational and partnership work of the DMMP.
Engaging and Reporting: Sharing Our Progress
Throughout the year, the DMMP works with its 11 committees to discuss strategic, regulatory, innovation, and management concepts. The full listing of planned meetings is available on our Engagement Calendar.
The DMMP also publishes mid-year and annual reports which provide overviews of the Port Administration's long-term dredged material management plans, highlighting accomplishments and providing recommendations for the upcoming year and beyond.
Annual & Mid-Year Reports
The DMMP also publishes mid-year and annual reports which provide overviews of the Port Administration's long-term dredged material management plans, highlighting accomplishments and providing recommendations for the upcoming year and beyond.
County iMPAct Reports
The Maryland Port Administration's Office of Navigation, Innovation, and Stewardship is pleased to release the Anne Arundel County iMPAct Report detailing the economic, environmental, and community benefits of MPA in Anne Arundel County. The report showcases Anne Arundel County jobs, cost savings, property remediation, environmental improvements, community and recreation experiences, and educational opportunities MPA delivers as part of its commitment to the businesses and families in the county.
