Improve Native Habitat by Removing Marine Debris from Mississippi Barrier Islands
Implementing Organization
State of Mississippi; US Department of the Interior; US Environmental Protection Agency
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$3,000,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Other
Project Description
This project will remove marine debris on Mississippi barrier islands managed by the National Park Service’s Gulf Islands National Seashore, including all of Petit Bois, West Petit Bois, Horn, and Ship islands and a portion of Cat Island. These islands are critically important areas for shorebirds, sea turtles, beach invertebrates, functioning coastal habitat, and visitor use. Marine debris can threaten a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife species with entanglement, ingestion, transport of invasive species, and toxicity. Debris can also negatively impact human health, safety, and aesthetic experience. Initial cleanup activities began in Fall 2023.
Contact
Nanciann Regalado(678) 296-6805
nanciann_regalado@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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