Let’s dredge again, like we did last summer

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Observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos copyright Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. For more frequent updates, please follow northriverblog on Facebook or Instagram.

Let’s dredge again, like we did last summer

Donjon Marine’s distinctive blue livery was very much in evidence on the North River last week. In addition to regular work moving recycled paper collected by DSNY in Manhattan from Pier 99 to the recycling mill on Staten Island, seasonal dredging was underway at the cruise terminal. The cruise terminal quays are dredged regularly to maintain 38 feet of depth below mean low water, and the spoils are hauled to a dump site off Highlands, NJ where they are used to cap historical pollution that occurred there. The destination for dredged material could change at some point: according to a recent Gothamist report, the so-called HARS (historic area remediation site) off Highlands will reach capacity in September 2026 and a new location for dredged material from around the harbor will need to be found.