Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority August 22, 2012 Deepwater Horizon
Natural Resource Damage Assessment -- Early Restoration
Lake Hermitage Marsh Creation – 104 acres marsh – Dredging for the CWPPRA portion has begun
Louisiana Oyster Cultch Project Oyster Cultch Placements – Spring 2012 Hackberry Bay Sister Lake – Fall 2012 Lake Fortuna South Black Bay – Spring Mile Bay Drum Bay
Louisiana Oyster Cultch Project - Hatchery Oyster Hatchery Facility – Expansion of existing Louisiana Sea Grant Facility – At LDWF Marine Fisheries Lab – Projected Timeline Designer selected – Sept Construction begins – Jan Facility completion – Spring 2014 – Operations Broodstock maintenance Algal cultivation Larvae production Nursery system
Oyster Re-establishment Program (Louisiana Oyster Cultch Project) Cheniere Ronquille Barrier Island Restoration Lake Hermitage Additional Increment (NRDA Early Restoration Project) Bay Side Segmented Breakwater at Grand Isle Saltwater HatcheryWest Grand Terre Beach Nourishment Shell Island RestorationWest Grand Terre Stabilization Chandeleur Islands RestorationBarataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration - Caminada Headland Biloxi Marsh Shoreline ProtectionCaillou Lake Grand Liard Marsh & Ridge Restoration Coastal Restoration Projects “Louisiana Plan” Projects
Natural Resource Damage Assessment – Stages of NRDA
Photo Credit: NOAA Assessment Update Work plans continue to be developed and implemented to assess injuries to natural resources across the Gulf. Finalized work plans are available to the public: Assessment will continue while Early Restoration planning is under way.
Response
Unilateral removal of segments from active response Lack of long-term and proactive oil patrol and removal Submerged oil Lack of opportunities for parish involvement Orphaned anchors Premature exit from response Outstanding Response Issues
OSAT III West Timbalier Dredge Spoil Severe Weather Activities Response Issues
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