PROJECT FACTS:

• The ports located on the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to the Head of Passes make up the largest port complex in the world.
• The New Orleans District performs approximately 1/3 of the total maintenance dredging for the Corps of Engineers.
• We have the largest dredging program in the Corps.
• Average Annual Maintenance Dredging Program (FY 95 - FY 99) - $83.5 million; 83.4 million cubic yards.
• Dredging on the Mississippi River alone is approximately 50% of the total funds expended on maintenance dredging.
• There are 2800 miles of authorized project channels in the District. Of these 2400 miles are shallow draft and 400 miles are deep draft.
• There are 5200 miles of navigable waterways in the District.
• There is more specific information regarding dredging activities available under Operations Division.

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