An automated tool for water quality assessment in Louisiana's watersheds and basins
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
$341,597
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 will develop autonomous water parameter data collection and analysis in watersheds and basins as new spillways and diversions are created. Using optical and environmental sensors integrated with an autonomous surface vehicle will allow the detection and tracking of Harmful Algal Blooms and will enable the design of predictive modelling techniques for water quality assessment. The goal is to create a set of affordable and accessible tools for large-scale water quality monitoring that can be widely used by project managers and the community to understand the impact of both natural and human factors on the environment.
Contact
Corina BarbalataNone
cbarbalata@lus.edu
Project Website
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