Monitoring the Effects of Coastal Wetland Restoration on Fish and Invertebrates
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; State of Louisiana; US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$5,327,350
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Monitoring and Observations
Targeted Resources
Other
Project Description
This project will analyze existing data, develop a field sampling plan, and conduct three years of new fish and invertebrate sampling to determine the abundance, community composition, diversity, and density of aquatic organisms using natural and restored marshes of various ages in Barataria and Terrebonne Bays, Louisiana. The project includes sample processing, data analysis, and reporting. This Monitoring and Adaptive Management (MAM) activity is intended to support evaluation of regional outcomes within the Louisiana Restoration Area; perform data aggregation and data management; resolve critical information gaps and uncertainties for restoration planning, inform restoration decision-making; and perform monitoring to inform the design and implementation of future restoration projects.
Contact
Ian Zink(843) 259-3918
ian.zink@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
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