Louisiana Outer Coast Restoration
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; State of Louisiana; US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$318,363,000
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
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
This project involves the restoration of beach, dune, and back-barrier marsh habitats, as well as habitat for brown pelicans, terns, skimmers, and gulls at four barrier island locations in Louisiana: Chenier Ronquille, Shell Island, North Breton Island, and Caillou Lake Headlands (also known as Whiskey Island on Isle Dernieres State Refuge). The State of Louisiana, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Department of the Interior (DOI) are working cooperatively on this project. Construction is complete.
Contact
Luke Anthis(251) 517-8002
luke_anthis@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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