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Bayou Eau Noire Ridge Restoration And Marsh Creation

Implementing Organization

Plaquemines Parish Government

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$3,949,897

Known Leveraged Funding

$0

Funding Organization

The U.S. Department of Treasury

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 1: The Direct Component

Details

Project Category

Other

Project Actions

Planning

Targeted Resources

Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries

Project Description

To develop a plan to create 400 acres of marsh and nourish 100 acres of marsh to create new wetland habitat, restore degraded marsh, and reduce wave erosion and restore 28,050 linear feet (136 acres) of historic maritime ridge, to restore natural hydrology, restore wetland and upland habitat, and provide wave and storm surge attenuation.

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Project Partners

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Affiliated Institutions

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