Mississippi River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp (Planning)
Implementing Organization
Louisiana State
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$14,190,000
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
Human and/or Institutional Capacity
Project Description
This is a planning project that includes engineering and design of the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project, leading to construction-ready plans and specifications and the development of an adaptive management plan to guide decision-making for future project maintenance activities. The Mississippi River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project would restore and enhance the health and sustainability of the Maurepas Swamp through the reintroduction of seasonal Mississippi River inflow.
Contact
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Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None