DEP promotes stream restoration projects in lieu of stream dredging activities. A common misconception is that removing recently deposited gravel from a stream channel creates additional capacity for water to flow during storm or flooding events. Another common misconception is that dredging a channel or stream deeper and wider than it was prior to the last flooding event will create even more capacity for water to flow during storm or flooding events.  CLICK here to read about some common myths and misconceptions about stream dredging and stream bank erosion.