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Electrokinetic barrier for seawater intrusion in coastal Louisiana

Implementing Organization

Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)

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 plans to use electrokinetic barriers against seawater intrusion in the coastal region of Louisiana. Efforts will be made 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 Tewari
318-257-4084
stewari@latech.edu
Project Website
Project Partners

None

Affiliated Institutions

None

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