Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion

State Project Number: BA-01
Project Priority List (PPL): N/A
Federal Sponsor: United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Project Type: Freshwater Diversion
Construction Completion Date: 2001

Description:

The purpose of this project is to maintain and enhance the existing ecological framework of the Barataria Basin by providing freshwater, nutrients, and sediment. This will counter saltwater intrusion and help offset marsh subsidence.

Reports Available:

• Search for Project Documents

Project Information:

• Request Hydrographic Project Data

• Request Biological Data

• Real-Time Flow Data

• Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion: Operational Plan for 2008 (19 KB)

Davis Pond Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes:

• November 1999

• May 2001

• March 2002

• November 2002

• February 2003

• June 2004

Contact information for this project:

Tom Bernard, Structure Coordinator
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
CERM, Room 309
2045 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
504-280-4071
Thomas.Bernard@la.gov

Chuck Villarrubia, Assistant Structure Coordinator and Ecological Manager
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
Coastal Restoration Division
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-342-0932
Chuck.Villarrubia@la.gov