From Adapting in Place to Adaptive Migration: Designing and Facilitating an Equitable Relocation Strategy
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), University of New Orleans (UNO), RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana (LA-COE)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$295,915
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 populations in Terrebonne Parish to identify the opportunities and challenges in designing an effective and equitable relocation policy that retains traditional communities while reducing risk. The team collected data by interviewing residents about their concerns and priorities regarding the role of government in helping them relocate should they decide to move.
Contact
Marla Nelson504-280-3110
mnelson@uno.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None