Sediment Sampling & Environmental Drilling, Port of Monroe, MI
Sediment sampling, environmental characterization, and laboratory analysis services to identify contaminants, support regulatory compliance, and secure brownfield funding for the safe dredging and redevelopment of the Port of Monroe waterfront.
As part of a major waterfront redevelopment, the Port of Monroe planned critical infrastructure upgrades, including construction of a new wharf, improvements to the turning basin, and reconstruction of a failed sheet pile wall. However, elevated levels of metal-contaminated sediment within the dredging area posed a significant environmental and regulatory challenge—threatening both project timelines and costs.
AKT Peerless was selected to perform targeted sediment sampling within the Riverfront Wharf and Turning Basin to support project planning and environmental compliance. Our team collected and evaluated samples to identify chemicals of concern (COCs) and assess conditions within the Biologically Active Zone (BAZ), ensuring accurate characterization of post-dredge conditions.
Working in a complex marine environment, AKT Peerless partnered with Geo. Gradel Co. to mobilize via Lake Erie and the Raisin River. Using a barge-mounted Geoprobe® direct push drill rig, our team advanced borings into submerged sediments and collected high-quality samples for laboratory analysis. Each sample was carefully logged and inspected to ensure data integrity and reliability.
The data generated by AKT Peerless played a key role in securing brownfield funding through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). This funding enabled the safe removal and disposal of contaminated sediments—helping move the project forward while protecting environmental quality.
With precise field execution, innovative deployment methods, and dependable data, AKT Peerless helped transform a complex environmental challenge into a funded, actionable solution—keeping the Port of Monroe’s redevelopment on track.
