Articles & Case Studies

Not just for ponds, dredging can restore the productivity of irrigation systems —

Ponds, lakes, rivers and other natural waterways aren’t the only systems that are in need of dredging for regular maintenance. Wet wells and irrigation intake systems are an important part of everyday life and infrastructure that need inspection and treatment in... More

From the inside out, aeration and biological treatments are a great option —

When customers think about dredging, there’s generally one picture that comes to mind: big, noisy machines, heaps of dirt piled around a pond or dredge hoses transporting sediment buildup to dewatering bags. It’s not always a pretty process, despite having a... More

There are a lot of processes that come with a dredging project — way before, all during and long after the water system has been cleaned up and restored to great condition.

There are several integral steps to making your project successful. Planning for a dredging project takes time and money, but is easy... More

Natural stormwater drainage systems can increase the longevity of your dredging results.

There are a lot of factors involved when it comes to dredging, and all of these factors can influence project costs — testing, determining methods and equipment, planning for where to dump excess sediment and vegetation, permitting, and having a good financial... More

As with all infrastructure and the surrounding grounds, there is ongoing maintenance to keep things operating efficiently and as intended.  When the grounds include lakes, ponds or other water bodies that collect stormwater runoff, dredging eventually becomes part of the maintenance plan.  When rain events occur and water can’t be absorbed by the earth, it... More

Mueller Lake Park is a favorite attraction for Austin, Texas locals. With a six-and-a-half acre lake and 140 acres of parks and spaces, it’s a beautiful landscape for Austinites to slow down from city life and reconnect with nature.

But as happens with all bodies of water, soil erosion and weed overgrowth eventually took... More

What is Interlocal Purchasing?

An Interlocal Agreement allows local governments or other not-for-profit agencies to share contracted goods or services, allowing them to operate more efficiently.

TIPS

"The Interlocal Purchasing System"

What is TIPS?

TIPS is a national purchasing cooperative administered through Region 8 Education Service Center that provides Envirodredge customers access to pre negotiated contracts... More

A Legacy of Giving

When Kay and Charlie Pence purchased their ranch in Comfort, Texas, they made a list of projects that they wanted to complete to improve it and restore it to its original glory. One key project was dredging the lake and refining its appearance. Unfortunately, that project didn’t get completed before... More

When choosing a contractor for a dredging project, one of the most important qualities to look for is a good safety record, preferably marked by a certification or safety achievement award. There are several reasons why safety is a priority when hiring a contractor.

Watershed Restoration Helps Preserve a Paradise

Silver Creek in Blaine County, Idaho is a fisherman’s paradise and famed trout fishery with stunning clear water. But since the USGS began recording flow data in 1974, there has been a significant decline in the flow rates in Silver Creek.  Over the past few decades, the fish... More