River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp (Construction)

Implementing Organization

Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$130,000,000

Known Leveraged Funding

$18,244,102

Funding Organization

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 2: Comprehensive Plan

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

Targeted Resources

Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries

Project Description

The RESTORE Council has approved activities in Council-Selected Restoration Component funding for the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project, sponsored by Coastal Protection And Restoration Authority of Louisiana. This project will implement a river reintroduction project through conveyance of Mississippi River water into the Maurepas Swamp to improve the structure, function, and resilience of the coastal forest habitat through reintroduction of fresh oxygenated water, nutrients, and sediment.

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Project Partners

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Affiliated Institutions

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