GIWW Bank Restoration of Critical Areas in Terrebonne

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Project Location

The project is located in the Terrebonne basin, in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

Project Description

This project constructed 10,584 feet of rock dike shoreline protection to protect a segment of deteriorated bank along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Terrebonne Parish. The objective of this project was to protect critically eroding portions of the southern bank of the GIWW to protect the adjacent fragile interior marshes.

Issue Addressed

The project will protect critically eroding portions of the southern bank of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) to protect the adjacent fragile interior marshes.

Project Goals

This project will construct 10,584 feet of rock dike shoreline protection to protect a segment of deteriorated bank along the GIWW.

Verify Date

1/15/2020

Project Information

Project Type(s):

Shoreline Protection

Project ID:

TE-0043

Basin(s):

Terrebonne

CPRA Program:

Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA)

Federal Sponsor:

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

CPRA Project Phase:

Completed

Parish(es):

Terrebonne

Estimated Cost:

$ 13 million

Project Benefits

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Acres Benefit:
  • 345 acres benefited