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10/25/09
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to deepen the Delaware River without obtaining state permits because it needs to maintain navigation of the shipping channel, officials said Saturday. Find Us On Facebook
The move was criticized by Delaware environmental officials and opponents say the project would dredge up toxic sediment and harm water quality. The Corps has proposed deepening the channel from 40 feet to 45 feet along a stretch of more than 100 miles from Philadelphia to the mouth of the Delaware Bay. Supporters say the dredging would accommodate larger ships and keep local ports competitive. Collin O'Mara,...
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