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Senate and congressional staffers observe the restored wetlands of Poplar Island, a national model for habitat restoration and beneficial use of dredged material. The $394 million project, jointly funded by the Department of Army (65%) and State of Maryland (35%), will ultimately restore 2,144 acres across Poplar, Barren, and James Islands. Baltimore District's partnerships with elected leaders help contribute to the success of many of the District's most notable projects — but also enable substantial work in individual communities by directly engaging USACE expertise. The restoration includes creating 776 acres of wetlands, 829 acres of uplands, and 110 acres of open water embayment using approximately 68 million cubic yards of dredged material from Baltimore Harbor navigation channels. As Poplar Island reaches capacity by 2030, construction on James Island must begin in 2025 to ensure continued dredging operations for the Port of Baltimore, providing vital habitat for the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystem while protecting local shorelines and supporting the region's economic vitality.
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2025 13:33 |
| Photo ID: | 8991452 |
| VIRIN: | 250423-A-CT696-5778 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 22.04 MB |
| Location: | MARYLAND, US |
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