Dredging is a necessary activity in man's development. In the right circumstances, it may also be a very useful tool for remedying past environmental interference. However, by its very nature, the act of dredging and relocating dredged material is an environmental impact. It is therefore of utmost importance that we are able to determine whether any planned dredging will have a positive or negative impact on our environment. Evaluation of environmental impact should examine both the short- and long-term effects, as well as the sustainability of the altered environment. Besides presentation of the subjects, participants are challenged in case studies to apply the discussed principles in order to fully understand the scope and importance of the environmental aspects of dredging projects, the management of dredged material and the effects of environmental guidelines.

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