Material Management Plan Introduction Policy-makers say it. Sportsmen say it. Environmental advocates say it. Everyone connected to the Great Lakes says it one time or another. Lake Superior is different.
Lake Superior is unique.
And to see how true this is, all one needs to do is look at all of the programs and initiatives that seek to preserve the water quality of Lake Superior or reduce the pollution going into the lake. With all of the attention focused on protecting Lake Superior, it should come as very little surprise that there are many stakeholders and many opinions regarding the dredging strategy for the Duluth-Superior Harbor. For six years, state agencies, local governments, and the Seaway Port Authority of Duluth reviewed the plan and responded to the Corps of Engineers about different alternatives available to manage a projected 3 million cubic yards of material over the next 20 years. Through those years, one central question remained the focus. To answer this question, the stakeholders have put their trust in communication, creativity and commitment.