Bayou Sauvage Protection
Implementing Organization
US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$888,735
Known Leveraged Funding
$2,000,000
Funding Organization
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Funding Program
North American Wetlands Conservation Act NAWCA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Land Acquisition/Protection
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
This project will protect and restore 30,239 acres of wetlands in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, where marsh habitats have been lost due to sea level rise, severe weather, and development. This area supports breeding Wood Ducks, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, and Mottled Ducks, as well as wintering waterfowl. The 30,084 acres of protected land, adjacent to Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, will be managed as part of the refuge after they are acquired. Another 155 acres currently overrun with invasive Chinese tallow will be planted and restored to natural vegetation types, hardwood forest and bald cypress swamp.
Contact
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Project Website
The Conservation Fund
Acquire 30,084 acres. 155 acres restoration. 30239 acres impacted in total