NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Assessing Wetland Restoration Alternatives in Port Fourchon (LA)
Organization:
The Water Institute of the Gulf
Project ID:
0318.19.065625
Description:

Use Louisiana Coastal Master Plan methods to design a nature-based approach for ecosystem restoration and community adaptation that utilizes dredged material from channel deepening to create and manage coastal wetlands. Project will work with partners to assess the possible benefits of a suite of restoration alternatives considering physical, ecological, and community metrics.

Award Amount:
$500000.00
Location:
Port Fourchon, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana