Upper Mobile Bay Beneficial Use Wetland Creation Site (Planning)

Implementing Organization

Alabama State

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$2,500,000

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 2: Comprehensive Plan

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Planning

Targeted Resources

Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries

Project Description

The phase of the project that is the subject of this funding application (Phase I) consists of conducting the necessary investigations, studies and engineering design work to meet all NEPA requirements, delineate the exact location of the marsh creation site, identify sources of material for construction of the containment structure, obtain a Department of the Army permit for construction of the project and to prepare the engineering plans and specifications necessary for procurement of the services necessary to construct the project (Phase II). It is anticipated that a second RESTORE funding application will be submitted to obtain the necessary funding for Phase II

Contact

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Project Website

Project Partners

US Army Corps of Engineers

Affiliated Institutions

None