Credits
WaterMarks is published three times a year by the Louisiana Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Task Force to communicate news and issues of interest related to the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act of 1990. This legislation funds wetlands restoration and enhancement projects nationwide, designating approximately $60 million annually for work in Louisiana. The state contributes 15 percent of total project costs.
Herb Bourque
WaterMarks Editor
3737 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 473-7762
E-mail: herb.bourque@la.usda.gov
ABOUT THIS ISSUE’S COVER . . .
From private dwellings to large public works such as levees and floodgates, Louisiana is rebuilding after the devastating storms of 2005. Because wetlands play an essential role in comprehensive hurricane protection, coastal restoration is a fundamental component of plans to secure Louisiana’s future. The photographs courtesy of USACE, New Orleans District; Urban Design Associates