2025-03-10T13:11:46-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 272154191 WESTERN DREDGING ASSOCIATION % Sarah Dearing WEST 9728989574 6800 Harborside Dr Galveston TX 77554 Sarah Dearing Treasurer 2025-03-11 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X X 122915 122915 107843 15072 0 0 0 15072 15072 180868 -80477 115463 180868 115463 180868 115463 180868 115463 The Western Dredging Association WEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe sustainable dredging practices that support economic development and environmental stewardship. WEDA advances engineering and facilitates communication among industry professionals government agencies consultants and stakeholders in the dredging community providing networking and educational opportunities. WEDAs primary exempt purpose is to develop and advance scientific and technical information regarding dredging including related areas of navigation marine engineering and construction. Program Service Accomplishments for 2024: 1. WEDA organized its annual Gulf Coast Conference in Destin Florida bringing together professionals researchers and stakeholders to exchange ideas and advance dredging practices. The event featured technical sessions panel discussions and networking opportunities fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the industry. WEDAs regional chapters such as the Gulf Coast Chapter host annual meetings that offer technical presentations panel discussions networking opportunities and an exhibition hall showcasing the latest in dredging technology and services. The Gulf Coast Chapters 2024 meeting drew over 200 registered participants including students from relevant college programs and benefited hundreds more unattended professionals and students. These meetings aim to enhance industry knowledge support workforce development and encourage innovation in dredging practices. In addition facilitate localized knowledge sharing and address specific regional challenges promoting best practices and collaboration within the dredging community. 0 107843 107843 Sarah Dearing Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Charlie Johnson President 10 0 0 0 Ashley Kleinschrodt Program Director 10 0 0 0 Wendell Mears Secretary 8 0 0 0 Mary Beth Sullivan Program Director 5 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false LA FL GA TX MS Sarah Dearing 6800 Harborside Dr Galveston TX 77554 9728989574 false false false false false false false false Annual Conference and Board Meeting 122915 0 122915 5000 0 0 76118 1400 25325 122915 0 122915 5000 0 0 76118 1400 25325 107843 15072 Part I, line 20 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| 2023 Annual Membership Conference & Board Meeting, Was not paid until FY2024, $-80477|