Concluding Remarks

Navigation channel sedimentation problems are complex, the product of interacting weather, hydrology, hydraulics, sediment characteristics, and geomorphodynamics, as well as human activities. Projects successfully solving those problems require identifying sustainable solutions that may solve the problems and evaluating those solutions to ensure that they satisfy expectations. The first requirement for a successful solution is a project team with deep knowledge of channel sedimentation processes typical of the problem area. Next, identifying potential sedimentation solutions should be initially expansive, using a systematic evaluation of both the usual and unusual solutions. Finally, management of a navigation channel sedimentation study requires an organized approach just as systematic as the study's technical elements. Clear, written objectives, excellent client and team communications, and meticulous quality assurance/quality control are hallmarks of a well-managed study.