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Dredging for gold is an old-fashioned mining method made new by modern technology. Since its resurgence, it’s become a popular way for small-scale miners to retrieve gold and other precious metals from public bodies of water. Additionally, dredging for gold using suction dredges can help the environment by removing excess sediment that can damage waterways. […]

If you’ve ever owned or managed a piece of land, you’ve likely had to deal with runoff, even if you didn’t know it. Managing runoff can be a crucial component of maintaining the health of your job site or managed land. But before you get into the ins and outs of dredging to control runoff […]

Jump to: Benefits of Buying a Dredge | Benefits of Renting a Dredge | What to Consider When Buying or Renting a Dredge When it comes to dredging projects, it can often be difficult to determine whether to buy or rent equipment. Dredging projects can become expensive and require significant resources, so take the time necessary to weigh your […]

Jump to: What Is PTO? | What Type of Attachment Do You Need? | Common Types of PTO Attachments Farmers, landowners, landscapers and many others rely on the power of a utility tractor to move and haul supplies and complete jobs. However, the tractor alone can’t drill holes in the ground, dig trenches, level soil […]

Jump To: Sizing Your Dredge Appropriately |  Hydraulic Dredging | Mechanical Dredging  If you deal with a waterway in your business, you may need to dredge it on occasion. Doing so removes silt and other undesirable materials from the bottoms of lakes, lagoons, harbors, rivers, and other waterways, improving their functionality and aesthetic appeal. It […]

From golf courses and national parks to homeowner’s associations and local governments, those in charge of waterways need to incorporate dredging in regular maintenance. Dredging is a significant part of waterway care for just about every body of water. Rivers, ponds, lakes and even beaches need to be dredged to retain their appearance, prevent algae […]