Notices & Deadlines

Registration for WODCON XXIV is open! All attendees must be pre-registered. Registration closes Friday, June 20.		Register as an attendee, sponsor, or reserve your booth in the EXPO Hall.
EXHIBITOR PORTAL - WODCON XXIV		Alliance-Expo is our EXPO Service Provide.
WODCON XXIV - Daily schedule, Short Courses, and Tech Sessions		The WODCON XXIV agenda is now posted. Dates and times are subject to change.
WODCON XXIV Technical Session Guidance Papers and extended abstracts are due March 31, 2025. SUBMIT HERE		Guidance for accepted Tech Session authors is available (Extended Abstracts and Full Papers).

Upcoming Meetings & Webinars

Midwest Chapter Meeting	Milwaukee, WI	The Westin Milwaukee	March 11-13, 2025
WODCON XXIV	San Diego, CA	Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel	June 23-27, 2025
Eastern Chapter Meeting	Portland, ME	DoubleTree by Hilton	October 14-16, 2025
Pacific Chapter Meeting	Honolulu, Waikiki, HI	‘Alohilani Resort	October 21-23, 2025
Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting
2026 Dredging Summit & EXPO	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Hotel Bonaventure Montreal	July 20-23, 2026

Short Courses - TBD

Recent Meetings, Webinars & News

WEDA/ERDC Short Course: Innovations Towards Achieving More Sustainable Management of Dredged Material, Baltimore, MD - October 15, 2024
Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting, Destin, FL - September 9-11, 2024 (Info OTW!)
Webinar: Harbor Sediment Budgeting to Support Regional Sediment Management and Beneficial Use Planning
PHOTOS 2024 Dredging Summit & EXPO, Tampa, Florida (links to external site)
2024 Dredging Summit & EXPO Proceedings
Webinar: Beyond "Buy-In": Safety Engagement That Drives Active Front Line Ownership
Midwest Chapter Meeting
Sediment Management Webinar

What is WEDA?

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is a 501 c(3) non-profit scientific and educational association that is a member of The World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA). The WEDA region covers North, Central, and South America. The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) covers most of Europe, Africa, and the Mid and Near East. The Eastern Dredging Association (EADA) covers the Far East and Pacific region. The three organizations constitute the World Organization of Dredging Association (WODA) with equal representation on the WODA Board of Directors. The goals and objectives are common for each of the three organizations, however operations to attain these are independently carried out.

***Please make a note of WEDA's new mailing address: 6312 Seven Corners Center, 470, Falls Church, VA 22044***

WEDA's Sustaining Members

WEDA is a non-profit organization, and relies on its sustaining members to provide the funding to continue, support and strengthen its mission. The funding provided by the sustaining members ensures WEDA has the financial stability to work on its strategic initiatives and provides the backbone for WEDA’s success. In return and as appreciation for their support, Sustaining Members are recognized on the WEDA website and at WEDA events, receive early access to and first choice in exhibit hall booth selections, and get special marketing opportunities directly through WEDA's Executive Director. A Sustaining Membership in WEDA is the perfect way to showcase your company’s commitment to the US Dredging Industry!

Platinum Sustaining Members