Measurement of Greenhouse Gas Flux and Carbon Dynamics Across a Hydrologic Gradient in Louisiana Coastal Freshwater Forested Wetlands
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Louisiana State University (LSU), RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana (LA-COE)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$346,243
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Environmental Research
Targeted Resources
Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries
Project Description
This project utilizes the extensive Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) datasets and field measurements of carbon dynamics in coastal freshwater forested wetlands to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dynamics in wetlands converting to emergent marsh and open water. Carbon modelling will be carried out to quantify the potential carbon stock accruals and the resulting carbon sequestration and GHG emission rates. The sequestration rates can be applied to specific habitat types and/or restoration footprints to determine baseline and project carbon stock accrual rates for various Coastal Master Plan restoration scenarios.
Contact
Rachel HunterNone
rhunter@comiteres.com
Project Website
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