This single volume version will be published by Taylor & Francis Publishers in January 2008 and contains contributions from many experts, researchers and professionals including the IADC/CEDA Editorial Advisory Board, the CEDA Environment Commission and the EuDA Environmental Committee as well s numerous organisation members.

The book treats all environmental aspects of dredging including the assessment of design effects, process effects, sampling and testing, dredged material management, international and regional legislation and case studies. It reflects recent industry advances. It will be of particular interest to engineers, government agencies and port authorities, as well as civil engineering consultants and contractors involved in planning and designing dredging, maritime infrastructure and fluvial projects.

Fundamental to the philosophy behind this new edition is the principle that dredging is a necessary activity in civilisation’s development, but that sustainability is paramount. The authors acknowledge that dredging techniques and activities in and of themselves will always make some change in the environment and that, although dredging always seeks to improve a given situation, awareness of the repercussions of change is essential. This book is invaluable in assessing whether any planned dredging will have a positive or negative impact on our environment, how to plan and monitor projects and, when possible, re-use dredged material.

Environmental Aspects of Dredging can be pre-ordered through the website of Taylor & Francis Publishers at www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk