Hann, R.W., Jr.Slowey, J.F.Proceedings of the fourth world dredging conference.2010-02-152010-02-151972http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/18826p. 577-597.The role of the dredging industry in environmental modification and as a source of primary and secondary environmental pollution is discussed. A research program being carried out to define and quantify the magnitude of potential secondary environmental pollution in Texas bays and estuaries is described.dredgingecosystem disturbancepollutionwater pollutionmarine pollutiondredge spoilwater qualityestuariessedimentsTexas Gulf coast sediments and water quality management.Chapter