Enhancing Sediment Retention Rates of Receiving Basins of Louisiana Sediment Diversions
Implementing Organization
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA)
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 researches 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) will be examined to determine their effectiveness to increase land building capabilities.
Contact
Kehui Xu225-578-0389
kxu@lsu.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None