An important New England waterway just got a much-needed dredging – work on the Narraguagus River Federal Navigation Project (FNP) was completed ahead of the schedule and within budget, USACE said.
“ The Narraguagus River FNP supports a range of users, including commercial fishing aquaculture vessels, and seasonal recreation boating ,” said Project Manager, Coral Siligato.
Work for the $5.6 million contract consisted of dredging about 147,000 cubic yards of silty material. The material was placed at the Douglas Island Disposal site, about two and a half miles from the project area.
“ The contractor, AGM Marine Contractors out of New Bedford, Massachusetts mobilized their equipment and began work in November 2025, maintaining steady dredging production throughout the project ,” said Siligato . “ The work was completed well within the April 15, 2026, environmental window .”
The Narraguagus River FNP was last dredged in 2010.