The sand and gravel reserves sitting at the bottom of lakes, rivers and other bodies of water are the lifeblood of any dredging operation. These raw materials are limited, so operators want to make the most out what they have available. Many times, however, doing so is easier said than done. Just as stone quarries have permits they must obtain and abide by, so, too, do dredging operations. These permits outline where and how deep operators may dig, as well as what must be done with the water after dredging materials.
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