Periodic dredging of Newport Harbor is essential to maintain safe, navigable waterways for recreational, commercial, and public safety vessels increase necessary ocean water flushing to support good water quality and habit and support the economic vitality of the harbor. Over the past several decades, sediment has washed down into Newport Bay and accumulated at the bottom of Newport Harbor, which reduces water depths, impedes navigation and diminishes natural tidal flushing. Dredging Newport Harbor is critical to maintain safe navigation and a well- functioning harbor.The City of Newport Beach has issued a statement about the critical need for this project and the rigorous environmental analysis that supports the proposal. The California Coastal Commission is preparing to consider permitting plans for an important Newport Harbor dredging project.
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