Sediment Management a key to Sustainable Development Presented By: J. Douglas Reid-Green, BASF Corp.

Contaminated Sediments are a Worldwide Concern Drinking water – impacted sediments act as a persistent source of pollution Impact to food supply – fish and shellfish advisories, eutrification of lakes and lagoons Commercial considerations – ports and harbors, dams, and recreational uses of waterways including ecotourism.

Apparent Cost of Remediation is High In developed countries the costs can be born by improved infrastructure In developing areas the cost must be mitigated by generation of beneficial use products from the treated sediments

Contaminated Sediments to Valuable Resource Building Products & Systems Beneficial Use Products Topsoil Sediment Treatment Produces New Raw Materials

Environmental Reclaiming resources Clean water, Safe Food, And Health Ecosystem Social Sharing in a bright future Jobs, Schools, Housing, Clean and Vibrant Ecology, Health care Economic Preparing the basis for growth Infrastructure Development: Power Generation, Water Supply, Rail and Roads, Wastewater, Buildings Strengthening Agriculture Topsoil, Water Supply Value Greater than Cost

Values Returned Direct Benefits Cleaner Environment Improved Infrastructure Improved Water Supply New Resource for Economic Growth Secondary Benefits Intergenerational equity Offset to depletion otherwise caused by economic activities Waste minimization