Mississippi River Reintroduction Into Northwest Barataria Basin
State Project Number: BA-34
Project Priority List (PPL): 10
Federal Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Project Type: Freshwater Diversion
Construction Completion Date: Pending
Description:
The goal of this project is to restore the natural hydrologic regime and add nutrients to adjacent swamp areas. The project will utilize a freshwater diversion/siphon from the Mississippi River to northwest Barataria Basin wetlands, with gapping of spoil banks and placement of culverts under LA Highway 20.
Reports Available:
Project Information:
• CWPPRA Project Page
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