CLIPA Dredging Plan 

The CLIPA Dredge Plan proposes maintaining the Lake by creating a dredge pocket of 100,000 Cubic Yards in the North Basin. This is predicted to catch the highest content of sediment drop-out as the river current slows at this point.

The Dredging would be accomplished with a small boat mounted Hydraulic Dredge launched from Marathon Park. It would use a "Tight-Line" to pump the sediments through.

The Initial Dredge and possibly the first Maintenance Dredge Sediments could be placed along the west shore of the Middle Basin. This location was previously identified in the CLAMP Studies to hold over 200,000 Cubic Yards. The predesign study should review the best location to ensure environmental and aesthetic goals are met.

Maintenance Dredge's should be planned for removal of 100,000 Cubic Yards every 3 years to collect the Tri-Annual sediment deposits.

The subsequent Maintenance Dredge Sediments could be placed in the Settling Basin on the GA Property West of Marathon Park bordered by the Rail Road. This Settling area was previously identified in the CLAMP Studies.

The Sediment when naturally drained would be removed from the Settling Basin and could be used for Fill, Landscaping soil, and Waste Site Cap material. 

Dredging Cost Comparisons

April is National Volunteer Month!!!

First, thank you to CLIPA's incredible volunteers. We are an all volunteer organization and your gifts of time and talent will leave a lasting legacy.

Second, an "opportunity" exists on May 7-8 during the Wooden Boat Festival to share CLIPA's efforts from our info booth. If you can help for an hour call Jewel Goddard at 360.915.7303.