Emergency dredging underway at Lake Montauk Inlet

Congressman Nick LaLota yesterday hosted officials from all levels of government and leaders of the community to witness the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conduct emergency dredging of the vital Lake Montauk Inlet.

According to USACE, the work is being conducted with the shallow draft dredger Murden.

“This critical work will improve navigational safety, support our commercial fishing industry, and help bolster our regional economy. I’m committed to ensuring Montauk’s and Long Island’s future is protected,” said LaLota.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was brought in to dredge the inlet to 12 feet to reduce shoaling at Lake Montauk.

A second project will start later this year to dredge the inlet further, to 17 feet, which officials believe will allow larger boats to use the port and increase economic activity.

The dredging efforts at Lake Montauk are part of the Corps’ broader mission to enhance maritime navigation and coastal resilience across Long Island.