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West Hancock County Nearshore Habitat Restoration Project - Phase I - Planning

Implementing Organization

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$1,410,000

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

Funding Program

NFWF Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund GEBF

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Planning

Targeted Resources

Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries

Project Description

Conduct engineering, design, and permitting for a series of submerged reefs to enhance habitat for nearshore species, including blue crabs and numerous fish species.

Contact

Chris Wells
601-961-5545
cwells@mdeq.ms.gov
Project Website
Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

None

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