Upper Oak River Freshwater Siphon, Phase 1 (Deauthorized)
State Project Number: BS-09
Project Priority List (PPL): 08
Federal Sponsor: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Project Type: Freshwater Diversion
Construction Completion Date: Deauthorized
Description:
The primary goal of this project was to reverse the trend of interior marsh deterioration in the project area due to saltwater intrusion, through installation of a freshwater siphon and outfall channel. These strategies would have provided freshwater, nutrients, and sediment to enhance marsh health. The project was officially deauthorized by the Breaux Act Task Force in January of 2003.
Reports Available:
Project Information:
• CWPPRA Project Page
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