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Washington Street Bridge) to improve the flow and aesthetics of the channel in the
vicinity of the development of Owens Corning Fiberglas ® Corporation’s World
Headquarters.
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Owens Corning
ACOE Ottawa River Dredging Evaluation Report
1976-1977
Description:
Lead Organization:
The Army Corps of Engineers completed a Phase I General Design Memorandum
(GDM) in November 1976. Although the GDM reported a benefit/cost ratio (BCR) of
1.57 to 1, it recommended that pre-construction planning be terminated and the
project be classified as inactive because of a lack of a local cooperator for the project.
As stated in the GDM “…it is apparent that no governmental body empowered to
cooperate legally and financially with the Federal government would be willing to meet
the local cooperation requirements.” An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was
filed in November 1977.
US ACOE – Detroit District
ACOE Final Limited Reevaluation Report
1992
Description:
The Ottawa River Harbor dredging study was initiated through the United States
House of Representatives and completed by the ACOE in 1992. This study was
conducted because area residents had long desired a dredged channel in the Ottawa
River to Lake Erie. This would relieve the siltation problem and provide an added
measure of safety for entering the harbor when strong southwest winds lower the
water levels. During periods of low lake levels and resulting shallow river depths,
passage by all but the shallowest draft small boats is prohibited. Even during periods
of higher lake levels, depths required for recreational boats often restrict the classes
of pleasure craft able to safely navigate the river, due to the shoals and shallow
depths in the river and bay channel.
The study presented six optional activities with costs to complete. Because no local
or state government agency provided a Letter of Intent to cost share this project and
because there was not sufficient high priority outputs to justify federal interest, the
federal government opted to choose the alternative “no action plan”.
Lead Organization:
ACOE – Buffalo District
Ottawa River Dredging Informational Brunch
December 2000
Description:
A workshop to discuss issues associated with dredging the river for navigation and
enhancement. It provided a background on the health of the river, current conditions,
the economic benefit study, and the proposed dredging project and its costs. At this
meeting, the City of Toledo announced that they are willing to be the local sponsor of
Activities and Accomplishments
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Issue 9: Dredged Disposal