Sand Bypass System Being Considered in Ventura Dredging Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Notice of Intent to prepare a Joint Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report for the Ventura Harbor Sand Bypass System and Regional Beneficial Reuse Feasibility Study. The study will evaluate measures to improve maintenance of federal harbors in the Ventura/Santa Barbara County area of California for more efficient operations and beneficial uses of the dredged material for storm damage protection and environmental restoration and enhancement. 67 Fed. Reg. 1452