Barataria Barrier Island Complex Project: Pelican Island and Pass La Mer to Chaland Pass Restoration
State Project Number: BA-38
Project Priority List (PPL): 11
Federal Sponsor: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
Project Type: Barrier Island
Construction Completion Date: Pending
Description:
The objectives of this project are to create barrier island habitat, enhance storm-related surge and wave protection, prevent overtopping during storms, and increase the volume of sand within the active barrier system. Conceptual project plans envision dedicated dredging of local, near shore sand sources to directly create beach, dune, and wetland habitats.
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Project Information:
• CWPPRA Project Page
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