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Assessment of coastal island restoration practices for the creation of brown pelican nesting habitat

Implementing Organization

Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)

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

Determine 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 Leberg
337-482-5660
paulleberg@gmail.com
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Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

None

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