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A decision-driven integrated ecosystem approach to maximize benefits of barrier islands restoration and management of the Chandeleur Islands for seagrass and associated communities

Implementing Organization

University of Southern Mississippi

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$127,065

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 4: NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program

Details

Project Category

Science

Project Actions

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

Targeted Resources

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

Project Description

This project will scope and design a plan to address the uncertainties of restoring seagrasses and associated communities along barrier islands in Louisiana, which will inform the restoration and long-term adaptive management of the Chandeleur Islands.

Contact

Kelly M. Darnell
None
kelly.darnell@usm.edu
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Project Partners

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Affiliated Institutions

None

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