Barataria Basin Discussion
All of the restoration projects planned for the Barataria Basin support the objectives and strategies outlined for the basin. Both outfall management projects support the strategy of managing freshwater and sediment input and enhancing fringe marshes in the basin. Continued emphasis on fresh water diversion from the Mississippi River is also of prime importance. The potential seems to exist not only to stop wetland loss, but to build new marsh through sediment and fresh water reintroduction into the Barataria Basin.