Quantifying Changes in Wetland Area and Habitat Types
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; State of Louisiana; US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$638,205
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
The activity will determine historic trends of wetland area and habitat type change from 1985 through present using satellite imagery for the Louisiana coastal zone. The activity will also quantify relationships of vegetation community type and physical characteristics within each habitat type. Ultimately this information will be used to inform project planning and support evaluation of restoration outcomes within the Louisiana Restoration Area.
Contact
Sarai PiazzaNot Defined
piazzas@usgs.gov
Project Website
None
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