COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 28-Mar-2024

Black Bayou Hydrologic Restoration

PROJECT DATA

PROJECT: Black Bayou Hydrologic Restoration
PRIORITY LIST: 6 PROJECT NO: 0672 CWPPRA NO: XCS-48 DNR NO: CS-27
PROJECT TYPE: Hydrologic Restoration NET ACRES BENEFITTED: 3594
REGION: 4 BASIN: Calcasieu/Sabine PARISH: Cameron
LEAD AGENCY: NMFS
LOCAL SPONSOR: DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE OF LA

MILESTONES:

CSA EXECUTION: 28-May-1998 ( Actual )    
DESIGN COMPLETION: 15-Dec-2000 ( Actual )    
CONSTRUCTION START: 01-Jul-2001 ( Actual )    
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: 03-Nov-2003 ( Actual )    
ESCROW AMENDMENT 19-Mar-1999 ( Actual ) No: 62
MONITORING PLAN APPROVAL: 31-Mar-2000 ( Actual )    
O and M PLAN APPROVAL: 14-Jun-2004 ( Actual )    
DEAUTHORIZATION DATE:      
CASH FLOW PROECTS:        
Phase 1 Approval: 24-Apr-1997 ( Actual )    
Phase 2 Approval: 05-Nov-2008 ( Actual )    

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 3 Charles W. Boustany
STATE SENATE DISTRICT: 25 Dan "Blade" Morrish
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: 33 Michael E. Danahay

Point of Contact:

DEPT. OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

John Foret

646 Cajundome Boulevard

Lafayette, LA 70506
PHONES:  
Office: (337) 291-2107
Fax: (337) 291-2106

COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 28-Mar-2024

Black Bayou Hydrologic Restoration

PROJECT LOCATION:

The project is located in Cameron and Calcasieu parishes, bordered by the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), Sabine Lake and Gum Cove Ridge.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project area has suffered wetland loss due to hydrologic changes, including reduced freshwater flow, increased tidal fluctuations, increased salinities, high water levels, excessive water exchange, and artificial water circulation patterns. The objective is to divert freshwater from the GIWW and create a hydrologic head that maximizes freshwater rettention time and reduces saltwater intrusion and tidal action.

PROJECT STATUS: (Project Status Last Updated: 29-Apr-2011 )

An O&M inspection is scheduled for 5-04-11.

FUND STATUS:

The current project estimate is $12,512,081 , which includes $4,515,292 for construction first costs, and $838,934 and $7,157,855 for 20 years of monitoring and operations and maintenance, respectively.

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