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Enhancing Sediment Retention Rates of Receiving Basins of Louisiana Sediment Diversions

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

$292,495

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

Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries

Project Description

An observation and modelling effort that researched the hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics, sediment settling, and a holistic view of retention rate of fine grained or muddy material discharged from the Mississippi River. Specifically, Sediment Retention Enhancement Devices (SREDs) were examined to determine their effectiveness to increase land building capabilities.

Contact

Kehui Xu
225-578-0389
kxu@lsu.edu
Project Website
Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

None

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