COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 31-Oct-2024

Oaks/Avery Canal Hydrologic Restoration

PROJECT DATA

PROJECT: Oaks/Avery Canal Hydrologic Restoration
PRIORITY LIST: 6 PROJECT NO: 0677 CWPPRA NO: XTV-25i DNR NO: TV-13a
PROJECT TYPE: Hydrologic Restoration NET ACRES BENEFITTED: 160
REGION: 3 BASIN: Teche / Vermilion PARISH: Vermilion
LEAD AGENCY: NRCS
LOCAL SPONSOR: DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE OF LA

MILESTONES:

CSA EXECUTION: 22-Oct-1998 ( Actual )    
DESIGN COMPLETION: 01-Nov-1998 ( Actual )    
CONSTRUCTION START: 15-Apr-1999 ( Actual )    
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: 11-Oct-2002 ( Actual )    
ESCROW AMENDMENT 19-Mar-1999 ( Actual ) No: 65
MONITORING PLAN APPROVAL:    
O and M PLAN APPROVAL: 11-Feb-2004 ( Actual )    
DEAUTHORIZATION DATE:      
CASH FLOW PROECTS:        
Phase 1 Approval: 24-Apr-1997 ( Actual )    
Phase 2 Approval: 24-Apr-1997 ( Actual )    

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 3 Charles W. Boustany
STATE SENATE DISTRICT: 22 Fred H. Mills, Jr.
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: 47 Bob Hensgens

Point of Contact:

DEPT. OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

Quin Kinler



Denham Springs, LA 
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COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 31-Oct-2024

Oaks/Avery Canal Hydrologic Restoration

PROJECT LOCATION:

The project is located in northeast Vermilion Bay in both Vermilion and Iberia Parishes.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Marsh loss is due to increased tidal actions and altered hydrology. The north shoreline of Vermilon Bay is eroding at a rate of 7-12 feet per year, and marine traffic is causing bankline erosion along the GIWW. The objective of the project is to improve hydrology, reduce tidal fluctuation to minimize marsh loss, and provide protection to critically eroding bankline and shoreline area.

PROJECT STATUS: (Project Status Last Updated: 17-Apr-2012 )

O&M plan was finalized on 2/11/04.

FUND STATUS:

The current project estimate is $3,937,685 , which includes $1,928,516 for construction first costs, and $365,200 and $1,643,969 for 20 years of monitoring and operations and maintenance, respectively.

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