Biloxi Marsh Living Shoreline (Planning)
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$2,568,167
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 2: Comprehensive Plan
Details
Project Category
Other
Project Actions
Planning
Targeted Resources
Oysters/Reefs
Project Description
The Biloxi Marshes consist of approximately 49,000 hectares of brackish and salt marshes, which have been greatly impacted by shoreline erosion from wind-driven waves. The purpose of this project is to create bioengineered, marsh-fringing oyster reefs to promote the formation of self-sustaining living shoreline protection structures. The project is estimated to create approximately 47,000 feet of oyster barrier reef along the eastern shore of Biloxi Marsh which will provide oyster habitat, reduce wave erosion, and prevent further marsh degradation.
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