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BIG RIVER COALITION May 1, 2012 Lower Mississippi River Dredging Update 5112 Members, The Corps' New Orleans District (NOD) has two hopper dredges and one cutterhead dredge working in Southwest Pass (SWP). The hopper dredge STUYVESANT is being repaired and expected to resume dredging by the end of the week. The hopper dredge BAYPORT is expected to begin dredging in SWP by May 7, 2012. The dustpan dredge WALLACE McGEORGE is working on assignment at Granada Crossing (Mile 204 Above Head of Passes) [AHP]. Vessels transiting Southwest Pass are reminded the deepest draft that can transit SWP is 44 feet (freshwater) as per the Bar Pilots’ maximum draft recommendation. This maximum draft recommendation has been in effect in the Bar Pilots reach of the LMR since January 2, 2012. This clearly demonstrates how long it can take to restore the LMR channel once it becomes deficient. The best estimate for restoring full channel dimensions in SWP continues to be by the middle of June. Hopper Dredges in Southwest Pass: NEWPORT Working on assignment at Head of Passes Began dredging on February 13, 2012 expected to complete contract in September STUYVESANT Undergoing repairs expected to return by Saturday, May 5, 2012 Began dredging on January 22, 2012 expected to complete contract in mid-May WHEELER Working on assignment at Mile 12 Below Head of Passes (BHP) Began dredging on January 18, 2012, working under Red Flag approval Sean M. Duffy, Sr. Executive Director 4741 Utica Street, Suite 200 Metairie, LA 70006 Office (504) 885-6762 Cellular (504) 338-3165 [email protected]

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BIG RIVER COALITION

May 1, 2012

Lower Mississippi River Dredging Update 5112 Members,

The Corps' New Orleans District (NOD) has two hopper dredges and one cutterhead dredge working in Southwest Pass (SWP). The hopper dredge STUYVESANT is being repaired and expected to resume dredging by the end of the week. The hopper dredge BAYPORT is expected to begin dredging in SWP by May 7, 2012. The dustpan dredge WALLACE McGEORGE is working on assignment at Granada Crossing (Mile 204 Above Head of Passes) [AHP]. Vessels transiting Southwest Pass are reminded the deepest draft that can transit SWP is 44 feet (freshwater) as per the Bar Pilots’ maximum draft recommendation. This maximum draft recommendation has been in effect in the Bar Pilots reach of the LMR since January 2, 2012. This clearly demonstrates how long it can take to restore the LMR channel once it becomes deficient. The best estimate for restoring full channel dimensions in SWP continues to be by the middle of June. Hopper Dredges in Southwest Pass: NEWPORT Working on assignment at Head of Passes Began dredging on February 13, 2012 expected to complete contract in September

STUYVESANT Undergoing repairs expected to return by Saturday, May 5, 2012 Began dredging on January 22, 2012 expected to complete contract in mid-May WHEELER Working on assignment at Mile 12 Below Head of Passes (BHP) Began dredging on January 18, 2012, working under Red Flag approval

Sean M. Duffy, Sr. Executive Director 4741 Utica Street, Suite 200 Metairie, LA 70006 Office (504) 885-6762 Cellular (504) 338-3165 [email protected]

BIG RIVER COALITION

Cutterhead Dredges in Southwest Pass: CALIFORNIA Working on assignment at Mile 15 BHP (Beneficial Use) Began dredging on April 20, 2012 expected to complete contract in mid-July

Dustpan Dredge on the Crossings Above New Orleans:

WALLACE McGEORGE Working on assignment at Granada Crossing (Mile 204 AHP) Began dredging on Friday, April 20, 2012

Best Regards,

Sean Sean M. Duffy, Sr. Executive Director Big River Coalition Cell (504) 338-3165 Phone (504) 833-4190 Fax (504) 833-4191 www.bigrivercoalition.org

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