Electrokinetic barrier for seawater intrusion in coastal Louisiana
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Louisiana State University (LSU), RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana (LA-COE)
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$57,519
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
The project planned to use electrokinetic barriers against seawater intrusion in the coastal region of Louisiana. Efforts were planned to compare the efficacy of this electrokinetic barrier against other techniques that are being used, which is important for many coastal areas that have freshwater crises due to saltwater intrusion.
Contact
Sanjay Tewari318-257-4084
stewari@latech.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None