The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) convened the annual Great Lakes Navigation Stakeholder Meeting on November 14, 2024, at the Port of Detroit. This in-person event brought together federal, state, and local partners to discuss the current state and future plans of the Great Lakes Navigation System (GLNS).
Key presentations included:
- Great Lakes Navigation Update by Nick Zager, providing an overview of system operations and maintenance activities. View Presentation
- Data, Economics & Outreach Products by Jay Walter, highlighting recent economic analyses and stakeholder engagement tools.
- New Lock at the Soo Update by Mollie Mahoney, detailing progress on the critical infrastructure project. View Presentation
- Soo Locks Operations & Maintenance by Esther Johnson, discussing ongoing maintenance efforts and operational readiness.
- Great Lakes Navigation Dredged Material Management and Emerging Challenges by Nick Zager, addressing sediment management strategies. View Presentation
- Sediment Quality Improvements Due to Navigational Dredging by Dr. Jen Miller, PE, presenting research findings on environmental benefits.
- District Dredged Material Management Highlights by Josh Feldmann, Kristine Meyer, and Cindy Jarema, showcasing district-level initiatives.
For more information or to request meeting materials, please contact the Great Lakes Navigation Team at GLNavigation@usace.army.mil.