Dredging in the GIWW is always welcome and this area was last dredged in November 2018. As usual, use caution in the vicinity of dredges and dredge equipment.

FL – GIWW – APALACHICOLA BAY – Dredge Operation
Continuing until approximately April 2, 2020, the Dredge KELLY L., will be conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of the Apalachicola Bay reach of the GIWW. The dredged material will be disposed into Disposal Area No. 2.1, also known as Bird Island and open water sites, adjacent to the channel. The Dredge KELLY L., will utilize floating and submerged pipeline, in addition to a number of support vessels. All vessels will be lighted in
accordance to the U.S. Coast Guard Safety Regulations. The Dredge KELLY L., will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting the area. For up-to-date information, mariners can contact USACE, Panama City Site Office, at (850) 784-9780. Chart 11401 11402 LNM 7/20