Restore marsh habitat on the south rim of Grand Lake to create and nourish tidal marshes that provide important habitat for fish and wildlife and provide natural storm buffers for communities. Project will re-establish a more robust landmass between River aux Chenes and Lake Lery as part of a long-range restoration plan for enhancing the resilience of communities and ecosystems in coastal Louisiana.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
National Coastal Resilience Fund
Project Title: Breton Landbridge Marsh and Living Shoreline Creation (LA)
Organization:
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Project ID:
0318.23.076266
Description:
Award Amount:
$7709835.74
Location:
Breton Sound Basin, Plaquemines Parish, LA, Southwest of Delacroix, LA. The project consists of nature-based features which are part of a larger critical landform which will reduce localized storm surge risk in St. Bernard Parishes, including communities which are identified as disadvantaged.