Lake Lery Marsh Creation Project

Implementing Organization

Louisiana State

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$2,997,844

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 3: Spill Impact Component

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

Targeted Resources

Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries

Project Description

The Lake Lery Marsh Creation Project will use dredged material to restore marsh as part of an ongoing phased approach to restore and protect the Lake Lery area. This project will build upon previously expended CIAP funds by constructing the designed 39 acre marsh creation and marsh nourishment project.

Contact

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Project Website

Project Partners

St. Bernard Parish

Affiliated Institutions

$300,000 St. Bernard Parish co-funding from Direct Component funds