Why We Dredge
Have you ever noticed how streams and rivers are super wiggly and twisty, like a snake playing Twister? Well, as they wiggle, they’re busy moving stuff from one side to the other – yep, all that mud, sand, and even gravel are getting shuffled around like cards in a magic trick at the bottom of our rivers. But sometimes, especially in places like harbors and bays, all that material decides to have a party right where ships and boats need to go. So, how do we clear the dance floor for our nautical friends? Enter the dredges, the party planners of the water world! And before you even think about asking the next question, let’s dig right into it!