Coupling Hydrologic, Tide and Surge Processes to Enhance Flood Risk Assessments for the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Louisiana State University Center for Coastal Resiliency (LSU CCR), RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana (LA-COE)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$499,882
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
The U.S. Department of Treasury
Funding Program
The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 5: Centers of Excellence Research Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Environmental Research
Targeted Resources
Community and Human Health
Project Description
Evaluated the coupled hydrologic and surge influence on coastal flood hazards and risks in Barataria and Lake Maurepas watersheds by utilizing a storm surge model. The results from the model are intended to be used to improve long-term planning for vulnerable communities
Contact
Scott Hagen225-578-4303
shagen@lsu.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None