Assessment of coastal island restoration practices for the creation of brown pelican nesting habitat
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Univesity of Louisiana at Lafayette, RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana (LA-COE)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$299,733
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
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
Determined factors altered by restoration, such as vegetation type, predator communities, and site characteristics that may affect brown pelican use of barrier islands as nesting habitat. Data will be provided to help improve the existing brown pelican habitat suitability model in the Coastal Master Plan.
Contact
Paul Leberg337-482-5660
paulleberg@gmail.com
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None