1. CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP FUND FY 2014 Request For Proposals September 18, 2013

2. The Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund  Since 2008 the State has partnered with non- profits, businesses, land owners, and local governments on twelve different projects.  The State has awarded more than $7.3M and our partners have provided more than $7.8M in match, providing for over $15M in on-the-ground restoration and conservation.

3. Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund  This year the Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund has dedicated $1 million to provide matching funds for projects aimed at coastal conservation and restoration. The State will use this funding to further leverage its funds to achieve its coastal restoration goals.

4. Project Selection  Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:  Consistency with the objectives of the State Master Plan  Acreage conserved/restored  Synergy with other conservation/restoration efforts  Project constructability  Matching funds

5. FY 2013 Selected Projects ProjectSponsorAwardMatch Biloxi Marsh Oyster Reef Restoration Project The Nature Conservancy$400,000$159,300 Establishment of Baldcypress-­ Water Tupelo Nurseries for Restoration of Forested Wetlands and for Protection of Flood Control Levees in Coastal Louisiana Comite Resources$100,000$50,000 Carencro Bayou Freshwater Introduction Ducks Unlimited$500,000$560,537 TOTAL$1,000,000$769,837

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