Murrells Inlet Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

Dredged material from Murrells Inlet, SC was placed at Garden City Beach and Huntington Beach State Park. These beach nourishment projects protect beach-front infrastructure from erosion and storm impacts, as well as create increased habitat for numerous bird species. Beneficial use of dredged material helps reduce future maintenance costs for shoreline structures in place, as well as relieves some of the beach nourishment needs for the community. This project was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with support from Huntington Beach State Park and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.