Managing sediment to benefit a region potentially saves money, allows use of natural processes to solve engineering problems, and improves the environment.  As a management method, Regional Sediment Management (RSM):

• Includes the entire environment, from the watershed (mauka) to the sea (makai);
• Accounts for the effect of human activities on sediment erosion as well as its transport in streams, lakes, bays, and oceans; and
• Protects and enhances the nation's national resources while balancing national security and economic needs.

The Corps of Engineers holds in trust and manages lands and waterways across the U.S.  Using regional sediment management concepts will significantly improve the Corps' mission accomplishment.  The Corps' engineers and scientists develop new technologies through research to make management decisions more accurate and efficient.  Simultaneously, they evaluate RSM concepts through demonstration projects that highlight and improve sediment management activities.  You can learn more about what the Corps of Engineers is doing with Regional Sediment Management on a national level at http://www.wes.army.mil/rsm.  You can also watch an overview video of the program that was put together by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, by clicking on the link to the left entitled "RSM Video".

REGIONAL SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT IN HAWAI'I

The islands of Hawai'i are the most remote islands in the world.  Located in the vast expanses of the North Pacific Ocean, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a division and district office located on the island of O'ahu.  The Honolulu District is performing Regional Sediment Management demonstration projects throughout the islands, including Southeast O'ahu and Maui.  In the future, additional demonstration projects could take place on the other Hawaiian Islands.  Please click on the links above to learn more about the Regional Sediment Management program.