HME Construction to dredge Everett Harbor and Snohomish River

Dredging of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal navigational channels will begin the week of December 16, making it safer for local boaters to navigate.

The dredging operations will involve HME Construction using a clamshell dredge to remove approximately 250,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from the lower settling basin and the lower channel. The material will be disposed at the Port Gardner open water disposal site.

The federal channel will remain open for waterway users during dredging operations, but users are advised to slow down and pay attention to rig marking, be cautious and maintain a safe distance from all dredging equipment.

Fishermen and other recreational boaters are encouraged to position themselves and/or their gear at least 300 feet from the navigation channel and placement/disposal areas to avoid the boats and gear drifting into the area used by the dredge.