Restore 31 acres of swamp through planting new trees and monitoring 5,090 trees that are already in the ground. A restored swamp will increase storm surge protection for the largest urban areas, as swamps are excellent for buffering storm surge and withstanding hurricane winds. These activities would will benefit 18 species of concern, including bald eagle, prothonotary warbler, mottled duck, swallow-tailed kite, Louisiana black bear, and alligator snapping turtle.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Gulf Coast Conservation Grants Program
Project Title: Swamp Restoration in the Pontchartrain Basin, Southeast Louisiana
Organization:
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
Project ID:
6001.18.060278
Description:
Award Amount:
$114000.00
Location:
St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Tangipahoa, and St. Charles Parishes in Southeast Louisiana