Behind the scenes with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District working diligently to reopen the Holt Lock and Dam. Col. Jeremy J. Chapman, Mobile District Commander, talks about the critical repairs, safety measures, and teamwork involved in restoring this vital piece of infrastructure, ensuring safe navigation along the Black Warrior-Tombigbee River system.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District has been at the forefront of implementing Thin Layer Placement of sediment as an innovative and sustainable method for managing dredged material in Mobile Bay, Alabama. This approach has become a cornerstone of the District’s strategy for maintaining navigable waterways while safeguarding the environment.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District has partnered with Mobile County to enhance coastal resilience and habitats using dredged sediments. This collaboration highlights the District’s commitment to sustainable dredged material management practices that benefit the environment and the community.