Dredging Quality Management (DQM)
Monitoring our Nation's Dredges
The Dredging Quality Management (DQM) Program is a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the dredging industry, delivering standardized, automated monitoring for all USACE civil works and most regulatory permitted dredging projects nationwide. Managed by the DQM Center in Mobile District’s Spatial Data Branch, the program delivers consistent, high-quality data that enables faster decision-making, stronger collaboration across districts and contractors, and integration with systems like ODESS and DIS to inform environmental stewardship and streamline reporting across contracts and districts.
- Active Dredge Plants
- 104Active Dredge Plants
- Active Projects
- 67Active Projects
Current Active Projects
Announcements
New DQM Public Website
SystemsDQM has launched a new public website carrying the latest program documentation, current specifications, and future announcements and training resources. New to working with DQM? Start with the Frequently Asked Questions and the Requirements pages.
Single DQM Specification Now Covers All Plant Types
SpecificationsView SpecificationsA single, comprehensive DQM Specification now covers monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements for every dredge plant type, on both federal and permitted dredging projects. Word and PDF formats are available on the Specifications page. A SpecsIntact (.sec) version is anticipated with the Fall release of the WBDG.
Jorge Beltran promoted to DQM Certification and Quality Assurance Manager
PersonnelSince joining DQM, Mr. Beltran has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill, and a positive attitude in his roles as hopper plant lead and acting DQM Certification and Quality Assurance Manager. We are confident that Mr. Beltran will bring the same level of excellence and enthusiasm to his new position.
Kari Brignac named DQM Program Manager
PersonnelKari Brignac brings over a decade of experience leading civil, coastal, and environmental engineering programs to her new role as DQM Program Manager. She provides strategic and operational oversight for automated dredge monitoring across coastal, deep-draft, and inland river projects, and holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering and a Florida PE license.