Improving the Design and Construction Practice of Marsh Creation Projects
Implementing Organization
Louisiana State University
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$900,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Erosion Prevention or Control
Targeted Resources
Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries
Project Description
Marsh creation projects are prioritized in the 2017 and 2023 Coastal Master Plans for Louisiana. The proposed study aims at addressing knowledge gaps in the design and construction practice of marsh creation projects by using integrated field data collection, laboratory experimentation, and numerical modeling to better understand consolidation and transport properties of the dredge material.
Contact
Celalettin OzdemirNone
cozdemir@lsu.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None