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Published On: June 20th, 2024

Geosyntec to Contribute to the 2024 WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo

Mike Jenkins, PhD, PE, and Jason Raimondi, PE, will present at the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Dredging Summit & Expo from June 24 to 27, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.

Mike will present “Adoption of Sand Stockpile Methodologies for the Use of Hydraulically Placed Sand to Support Dune Renourishment and Storm Restoration Projects in Florida” on Tuesday, June 25, at 1:40 p.m. EDT.

Jason will present “Thin Layer Muck Capping: Investigation and Design for the Save Our Indian River Lagoon, Cocoa Beach Golf Muck Capping Project” on Wednesday, June 26, at 1:40 p.m. EDT.

In addition, Jason will be the Secretary of Environmental Commission and a session chair and vice chair. Bill Murchison, Corry Platt, Jeff Williams, Jeremy Gasser, Brian Weyer, Russ Hyatt, and Kwasi Badu-Tweneboah will also attend the conference. Russ will be the Sustainability Panel Moderator and the Sustainability Initiative Leader for the Environmental Commission. Jeremy will lead the Young Professionals Reception. Participants can visit Geosyntec professionals at booth 83.

Mike is a Senior Principal based in Florida with more than 30 years of experience focused on coastal projects. He is an expert in coastal engineering and has an extensive background in modeling dynamic coastal systems.

Jason is a Senior Engineer based in Connecticut with more than 13 years of experience focused on waterfront development and sediment remediation.

The Dredging Summit & Expo is a technical conference organized by WEDA to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction. WEDA is a nonprofit technical professional organization for professionals in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction. WEDA is a member of The World Organization of Dredging Associations that covers North, Central, and South America.

More Information

Learn more about the event: WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo ‘24
Learn more about the organization: WEDA
For more information about dune renourishment and storm restoration, contact Mike at MJenkins@Geosyntec.com.
For more information on muck capping, contact Jason at JRaimondi@Geosyntec.com.
Learn more about Mike: Mike Jenkins | Geosyntec
Learn more about Jason: Jason Raimondi | LinkedIn