CEMVN-PM-C COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT
Project Status Summary Report - by Parish
27-Aug-2008
LAcoast.gov
        ******SCHEDULES****** ******ESTIMATES****** Actual
Obligations/
Expenditures
PROJECT BASIN PARISH ACRES CSA Const Start Const End Baseline Current %
Parish: Calcasieu
Clear Marais Bank Protection CA/SB Calcasieu 1067 4/29/1996A 8/29/1996A 3/3/1997A $1,741,310 $3,696,088 212.3% $3,577,836
$2,917,259
Status: The original construction estimate was low, based on the proposed plan in that the rock quantity estimate was less than half of the quantity needed (based on the original design), and the estimate did not include a floatation channel needed for construction. This accounts for most of the cost increase shown. The current estimate is based on the original rock dike design and costs about $89/foot.

Complete.

 
Perry Ridge Shore Protection CA/SB Calcasieu 1203 6/23/1997A 12/15/1998A 2/15/1999A $2,223,518 $2,289,090 102.9% $2,222,119
$1,831,157
Status: Project complete.

 
Holly Beach Sand Management CA/SB Calcasieu 330 5/9/2002A 8/1/2002A 3/31/2003A $19,252,500 $14,130,233 73.4% $13,961,936
$13,855,960
Status: The placement of the sand material on to the beach was completed on Saturday, March 1, 2003. Required work that is now in progress consist of demobilization of the pipeline segments, dressing the completed beach work,erection of the Sand Fencing and installation of the vegetation.

 
Parish: Cameron
Cameron Creole Plugs CA/SB Cameron 865 4/17/1993A 10/1/1996A 1/28/1997A $660,460 $1,039,192 157.3% $977,457
$867,949
Status: The Fish and Wildlife Service and the LA Dept.of Natural Resources are finalizing a draft Operation and Maintenance Plan. The LDNR will be responsible for project maintenance.

 
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Shoreline Protection MERM Cameron 247 4/17/1993A 5/19/1994A 8/9/1994A $1,177,668 $1,227,123 104.2% $1,207,482
$1,038,474
Status:
The Fish and Wildlife Service and the LA Dept.of Natural Resources are finalizing a draft Operation and Maintenance Plan. The LDNR will be responsible for project maintenance

 
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Erosion Protection CA/SB Cameron 5542 4/17/1993A 10/24/1994A 3/1/1995A $4,895,780 $1,602,656 32.7% $1,557,867
$1,304,379
Status:

The Fish and Wildlife Service and the LA Dept.of Natural Resources are finalizing a draft Operation and Maintenance Plan. The LDNR will be responsible for project maintenance

 
Vegetative Plantings - West Hackberry Planting Demonstration (DEMO) CA/SB Cameron 0 4/17/1993A 4/15/1993A 3/30/1994A $213,947 $256,251 119.8% $274,230
$256,251
Status: Sub-project of the Vegetative Plantings project.

Complete.

 
Highway 384 Hydrologic Restoration CA/SB Cameron 150 10/13/1994A 10/1/1999A 1/7/2000A $700,717 $1,211,893 173.0% $1,356,677
$1,119,798
Status: Construction start slipped from November 1997 to July 1999 because of landright issues. All landright agreements signed. Construction complete January 7, 2000.

O&M plan executed. Maintenance contract complete. Minor damage from Hurricane Lili to be repaired. Contract in preparation.


 
Brown Lake Hydrologic Restoration CA/SB Cameron 162 3/28/1994A 6/1/2008* 5/1/2009 $3,222,800 $4,002,363 124.2% $1,832,147
$940,334
Status: Project Team is evaluating revised WVA benefits and cost to determine project fate. Decision is expected to be made at September 2008 Technical Committee meeting.

 
East Mud Lake Marsh Management CA/SB Cameron 1520 3/24/1994A 10/1/1995A 6/15/1996A $2,903,635 $4,736,767 163.1% $4,016,102
$3,108,211
Status: Bid opening was August 8, 1995 and contract awarded to Crain Bros. Construction started in early October 1995. Water control structures are installed and the vegetation installed in the summer of 1996.

Construction complete. O&M plan executed. Maintenance needs on a water control structure is being evaluated.

 
Sabine Refuge Structure Replacement (Hog Island) CA/SB Cameron 953 10/26/1996A 11/1/1999A 9/10/2003A $4,581,454 $4,528,418 98.8% $4,656,365
$3,833,142
Status: Sabine Refuge Structure Replacement Project

Status January 2008

Construction began the week of November 1, 1999, dedicated in December 2000, and completed June 2001. The structures were installed and semi-operational by the following dates: Headquarters Canal structure - February 9, 2000; Hog Island Gully structure - August 2000; and the West Cove structure - June 2001.

Initially electrical problems were caused because the 3-Phase electrical service to the structures was not the proper 3-Phase. Transformers and filters were added to the structures in December 2001. Problems continued with motors running in reverse until 2002. The structures continued to operate incorrectly in the automatic mode because the correct "3-Phase" electricity was not available.

Rotary phase converters, installed in September 2003, eliminated motor reversal and other problems for an estimated cost of $20,000 for the Hog Island Gully and West Cove structure sites.

Continued Problems at the Hog Island Gully Structure during 2004

All structures, except for one bay of the Hog Island Gully structure, were fully operational until late October 2004. But since that time, both the Hog Island Gully and the West Cove structures have been having operation problems.

The Monitoring Plan was approved on June 17, 1999.

The Operation and Maintenance Plan was approved by the FWS and DNR in June 23, 2004. The Service will be responsible for all structure operations and minor maintenance and DNR will be responsible for the larger maintenance items.

Current Structure Operations and Repair Post Hurricane Rita

Hurricane Rita in October 2005 overtopped the structures and damaged the electric motors, guard rails and other equipment. The structures have been operated in the partially open mode until repairs can be made. Some FEMA funds have been received by DNR for repair of Hurricane Rita damage. Other funds from the Fish and Wildlife Service are also being used for structure repair and upgrade. Repair and upgrading is currently in contracting with the TVA handling contract administration for the Service.



 
Cameron-Creole Maintenance CA/SB Cameron 2602 1/9/1997A 9/30/1997A 9/30/1997A $3,719,926 $6,515,433 175.1% $4,238,822
$1,440,055
Status: The first three contracts for maintenance work are complete. The project provides for maintenance on an as-needed basis.

 
Compost Demonstration (DEMO) [DEAUTHORIZED] CA/SB Cameron 7/22/1996A $370,594 $213,645 57.6% $213,645
$213,645
Status: Plans and specifications have been finalized. All permits and construction approvals have been obtained.

The amount of compost vegetation needed has not yet been supplied. A smaller sized demonstration has been designed. Advertisement for construction bids has been made.

The Task Force approved deauthorization on January 16, 2002.

 
Plowed Terraces Demonstration (DEMO) CA/SB Cameron 0 10/22/1998A 4/30/1999A 8/31/2000A $299,690 $325,641 108.7% $325,487
$324,357
Status: Project initially put on hold pending results of an earlier terraces demonstration project being paid for by the Gulf of Mexico program. The first attempt to plow the terraces in the summer of 1999 was not successful. A second contract was advertised in January 2000 to try again. Construction is complete.

 
Sweet Lake/Willow Lake Hydrologic Restoration CA/SB Cameron 247 6/23/1997A 11/1/1999A 10/2/2002A $4,800,000 $3,929,152 81.9% $3,893,165
$3,379,354
Status: The rock bank protection feature of the project is complete.

The second contract has been awarded; terrace construction and vegetative planting will be finished by October 1, 2002. Contractor was unable to complete the construction. Contract terminated; remaining work was advertised December 2001. Contract awarded, and construction completed October 2, 2002.


 
Black Bayou Hydrologic Restoration CA/SB Cameron 3594 5/28/1998A 7/1/2001A 11/3/2003A $6,316,800 $6,000,720 95.0% $6,654,450
$5,463,413
Status: Surveys for O&M event are underway. Expect to go out for bid by April.

 
Sabine Refuge Marsh Creation, Cycle 1 CA/SB Cameron 214 3/9/2001A 8/15/2001A 2/26/2002A $15,724,965 $3,421,671 21.8% $3,421,671
$3,421,671
Status: This project was approved by the Task Force as a part of Priority Project List 8. The project consists of constructing 5 marsh creation sites within the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge using material dredged out of the Calcasieu River Ship Channel. The current estimated project cost to construct all cycles is approximately $21.4 million.

The first cycle was completed on February 26, 2002. The total project cost for dredging cycle 1 was $3,412,415. The project was advertised for bid as a component of the Calcasieu River and Pass Maintenance Dredging contract on February 16, 2001. Construction initiation was advanced in conjunction with an accelerated maintenance dredging schedule for the Calcasieu River.

On January 28, 2004 the CWPPRA Task Force provided additional funding and construction approval for Cycles 2 and 3. Cycle 2 is currently scheduled to be constructed in 2005. Cycle 3 would be constructed in 2006.



 
Sabine Refuge Marsh Creation, Cycle 2 CA/SB Cameron 261 2/17/2005A 9/1/2008* 12/1/2009 $9,266,842 $13,643,904 147.2% $1,473,909
$1,473,909
Status: This project was approved by the Task Force as a part of Priority Project List 8. The project consists of constructing 5 marsh creation sites within the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge using material dredged out of the Calcasieu River Ship Channel. The current estimated project cost to construct all cycles is approximately $21.4 million.

The first cycle was completed on February 26, 2002. The total project cost for dredging cycle 1 was $3,412,415. The project was advertised for bid as a component of the Calcasieu River and Pass Maintenance Dredging contract on February 16, 2001. Construction initiation was advanced in conjunction with an accelerated maintenance dredging schedule for the Calcasieu River.

On January 28, 2004, the CWPPRA Task Force provided additional funding and construction approval for Cycles 2 and 3. Cycle 2 is currently scheduled to be constructed at the beginning of 2008. Acquisition of the land rights required for the pipeline corridor is underway. The placement of dredged material in Cycle 3 is completed, and upon settlement, the dikes will be degraded to mimic natural hydrologic conditions. Upon completion of Cycle 2, the COE and DNR will ask the Task Force for construction approval for Cycles 4 and 5.

 
Sabine Refuge Marsh Creation, Cycle 3 CA/SB Cameron 187 3/28/2005A 10/25/2006A 10/1/2008* $3,629,333 $4,536,666 125.0% $2,657,959
$2,650,650
Status: This project was approved by the Task Force as a part of Priority Project List 8. The project consists of constructing 5 marsh creation sites within the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge using material dredged out of the Calcasieu River Ship Channel. The current estimated project cost to construct all cycles is approximately $21.4 million.

The first cycle was completed on February 26, 2002. The total project cost for dredging cycle 1 was $3,412,415. The project was advertised for bid as a component of the Calcasieu River and Pass Maintenance Dredging contract on February 16, 2001. Construction initiation was advanced in conjunction with an accelerated maintenance dredging schedule for the Calcasieu River.

On January 28, 2004, the CWPPRA Task Force provided additional funding and construction approval for Cycles 2 and 3. Cycle 2 is currently scheduled to be constructed at the beginning of 2008. Cycle 3 consists of the creation of 232 acres of marsh platform using material dredged from the Calcasieu River Ship Channel. Between February 12 and March 31, 2007, 828,767 cubic yards of dredged sediment material were placed into the Sabine Refuge Cycle 3 marsh creation area. Lower level earthen overflow weirs were constructed to assist in the dewatering of the marsh creation disposal area and to create fringe marsh with the overflow. The dredged slurry has been placed between elevations 2.03 NAVD 88 and 2.71 NAVD 88. Construction of low level weirs and breaching of the retention dikes surrounding Cycle 3 will allow 10 to 20 percent of the dredged material to splay into the surrounding area.

Upon completion of Cycle 2, the COE and DNR will ask the Task Force for construction approval for Cycles 4 and 5.

 
Sabine Refuge Marsh Creation, Cycle 4 CA/SB Cameron 163 $0 $0 0 $0
$0
Status: This project was approved by the Task Force as a part of Priority Project List 8. The project consists of constructing 5 marsh creation sites within the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge using material dredged out of the Calcasieu River Ship Channel. The current estimated project cost to construct all cycles is approximately $21.4 million.

The first cycle was completed on February 26, 2002. The total project cost for dredging cycle 1 was $3,412,415. The project was advertised for bid as a component of the Calcasieu River and Pass Maintenance Dredging contract on February 16, 2001. Construction initiation was advanced in conjunction with an accelerated maintenance dredging schedule for the Calcasieu River.

On January 28, 2004, the CWPPRA Task Force provided additional funding and construction approval for Cycles 2 and 3. Cycle 2 is scheduled for constructed at the beginning of 2008. Cycle 3 is currently under construction. Upon completion of Cycle 2, the COE and LDNR will ask the Task Force for construction approval for Cycles 4 and 5.



 
Sabine Refuge Marsh Creation, Cycle 5 CA/SB Cameron 168 $0 $0 0 $0
$0
Status: This project was approved by the Task Force as a part of Priority Project List 8. The project consists of constructing 5 marsh creation sites within the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge using material dredged out of the Calcasieu River Ship Channel. The current estimated project cost to construct all cycles is approximately $21.4 million.

The first cycle was completed on February 26, 2002. The total project cost for dredging cycle 1 was $3,412,415. The project was advertised for bid as a component of the Calcasieu River and Pass Maintenance Dredging contract on February 16, 2001. Construction initiation was advanced in conjunction with an accelerated maintenance dredging schedule for the Calcasieu River.

On January 28, 2004, the CWPPRA Task Force provided additional funding and construction approval for Cycles 2 and 3. Cycle 2 is scheduled for constructed at the beginning of 2008. Cycle 3 is currently under construction. Upon completion of Cycle 2, the COE and LDNR will ask the Task Force for construction approval for Cycles 4 and 5.



 
Humble Canal Hydrologic Restoration MERM Cameron 378 3/21/2000A 7/1/2002A 3/1/2003A $1,526,136 $1,530,812 100.3% $1,624,412
$952,109
Status: Construction complete March 2003.

 
Freshwater Introduction South of Highway 82 MERM Cameron 296 9/12/2000A 9/1/2005A 12/13/2006A $6,051,325 $5,085,091 84.0% $5,069,391
$4,959,015
Status:
Highway 82 Freshwater Introduction

Status July 2005

The project was approved for Phase I engineering and design on January 11, 2000. An initial implementation meeting was held in April 2000; field trips were held in May and June 2000. The FWS/DNR Cost Share Agreement was signed on September 12, 2000. Elevational surveys of marsh levels and existing water monitoring stations and control points were completed by Lonnie Harper and Associates on October 26, 2000.

A hydrologic study of the project area entitled, “Analysis of Water Level Data from Rockefeller Refuge and the Grand and White Lakes Basin” was submitted by Erick Swenson (LSU Coastal Ecology Institute) in October 2001. That report concluded that a “precipitation-induced” water level gradient (0.6 feet or greater 50% of the time) existed between marshes north of Highway 82 and the target marshes in the Rockefeller Refuge south of that highway. That gradient was 1.5 feet or greater 30% of the time. Marsh levels varied from 1.0 to 1.2 feet NAVD88 north and to 1.0 to 1.4 feet NAVD88 south of Highway 82. The project hydrology ahs been modeled by Fenstermaker and Associates as described below.

Hydrodynamic Modeling Study

Fenstermaker and Associates began a hydrodynamic modeling study of the project on January 28, 2002. A model set-up interagency meeting was held May 24, 2002. The one-dimensional "Mike 11" model was used for the analysis. Model calibration and verification were completed November 21, 2002, and December 12, 2002 respectively. A draft modeling report was presented in April 2003, and a final report was presented in September 2003.

Model Results

The model indicated that the project, with a number of original features removed or reduced, would significantly flow freshwater south of Hwy 82 to reduce salinities in the project area. The model results suggested the following modifications to the conceptual project; 1) removal of the Boundary Line borrow canal plug, 2) removal of the northeastern north-south canal, 3) removal of 2 of the recommended four 3-48 inch-diameter-culverted structures along the boundary canal, 4) relocate the new Dyson structure to the north, and 5) removal of the Big Constance structure modification feature. The incorporation of these recommendations would significantly reduce project costs.

30% Design Review Meeting

A favorable 30% Design Review meeting was held on May 14, 2003 with USFWS concurrence to proceed to final design. On July 10, 2003 the LA Department of Natural Resources gave concurrence to proceed with project construction.

NEPA Review

The Corps and LA Dept of Natural Resources permit and consistency applications were submitted on January 30, 2004. DNR's initial and modified Consistency Determinations were received on March 11, 2004, and June 3, 2004 respectively. The modified Corps permit applications were submitted May 27, 2004. The Corps public notices were issued on June 18, 2004. LA Dept. of Transportation letters of no objection were received on October 2, 2003, February 2, 2004, and April 19, 2004. The Corps Section 404 permits were received on March 10 and March 18, 2005. The draft Environmental Assessment was submitted for agency review on September 10, 2004, and the Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact was distributed on April 12, 2005.

Phase II Construction Items

A successful 95% Design Review Meeting was held on August 11, 2004. The NRCS Overgrazing Determination was received December 1, 2003. The Corps Section 303(e) Determination received from the Corps on May 6, 2004. Landrights were certified by the LA DNR as completed on May 10, 2004.

Phase II construction funding approval was received at the October 2004 Task Force meeting.

Construction bids were received by June 21, 2005. Construction is anticipated to begin by July 15, 2005.


 
Perry Ridge West Bank Stabilization CA/SB Cameron 83 7/25/2000A 11/1/2001A 7/31/2002A $3,742,451 $1,774,074 47.4% $1,710,423
$1,636,168
Status: The Perry Ridge project approved on Priority List 4 was the first phase of this project. This is the second and final phase of the project.

Task Force approved Phase 2 construction funding January 10, 2001. The rock bank protection is installed. The contract for the terraces and vegetation has been completed.


 
Black Bayou Culverts Hydrologic Restoration CA/SB Cameron 540 7/25/2000A 5/25/2005A 10/1/2008* $5,900,387 $5,389,358 91.3% $5,258,474
$4,486,482
Status: Construction is currently scheduled to be completed in July 2007.


 
Little Pecan Bayou Hydrologic Restoration MERM Cameron 56 7/25/2000A 7/1/2010 6/1/2011 $1,245,278 $1,556,598 125.0% $1,358,713
$731,614
Status: Project is scheduled for a 30% review meeting in June 2009. Scheduled to request Construction Approval at the January 2010 Task Force meeting with anticipated construction beginning in July 2010 and ending in June 2011.



 
East Sabine Lake Hydrologic Restoration CA/SB Cameron 225 7/17/2001A 12/1/2004A 7/1/2008* $6,490,751 $5,498,431 84.7% $5,092,504
$3,970,576
Status:

East Sabine Lake Hydrologic Restoration Project

Status January 2008

A joint FWS- NRCS-DNR cost-share agreement was completed on July 17, 2001. Phase I E&D funding and Phase II construction funding were approved by the Task Force on January 10, 2001, and November 2003 respectively.

Hydrodynamic Modeling Study

FTN completed hydrodynamic modeling for the proposed water control structures at Right Prong, Greens, Three and Willow Bayous. Phase I hydrodynamic modeling consisted of reconnaissance, data acquisition, model selection, and model geometry establishment. Nine data recorders were deployed for a 16-month period (February 2002 to June 2003) for modeling purposes. Surveys were completed by May 2002.
The "East Sabine Lake Hydrologic Restoration Hydrodynamic Modeling Study Phase II: Calibration and Verification Report," "Historical Data Review Modeling Phase III Data and Final Report," and the "Phase III Determination of Boundary Conditions for Evaluating Project Alternatives" were completed October 5, 2004. With-project model runs that included modeling of fixed crest weirs with boat bays (10 feet wide by 4 feet deep) at Willow, Three, Greens and Right Prong Black Bayous were completed.

Hydrodynamic modeling results predicted that the proposed structures would have very little effects in reducing project area salinities.

Construction

The construction contract was awarded in December 2004, and the first portion of Construction Unit 1 was completed in October 2006. The following project features have been constructed: 1) Pines Ridge Bayou weir, 2) Bridge Bayou culverts, 3) 171,000 linear feet of earthen terraces in the Greens Lake area, 4) 3,000 linear feet of rock breakwater, with 50-foot wide gaps, at the eastern Sabine Lake shoreline beginning at Willow Bayou, and, 5) a rock weir in SE Section 16.

Project Modifications

11 miles (58,100 linear feet) of planned Sabine Lake shoreline plantings were removed and more earthen terraces were added using vegetative planting funds because of an unsuccessful 7,500 linear foot test planting along the Sabine Lake shoreline conducted by the State Soil and Water Conservation District and the NRCS.

The CWPPRA Task Force approved adding 50,000 linear feet of terraces, constructing 4, 50-foot-wide gaps in the rock breakwater, and deleting Construction Unit 2 components in October 2006. Discontinuing further CU 2 design was based on recent hydrodynamic modeling results, an examination of historic salinity data, and possible structure negative impacts.

Current Construction

The Pines Bayou weir was rehabilitated in August 2007 due to heavy damage caused by Hurricane Rita. Four 50-foot wide gaps were also installed in August 2007, in the 3,000 foot-long rock breakwater near Willow Bayou. A contract for 50,000 linear feet of additional earthen terraces was advertised in fall 2007 and the low bidder notified in January 2008. Construction should begin in spring 2008.


 
Grand-White Lake Landbridge Restoration MERM Cameron 213 7/24/2001A 7/10/2003A 10/1/2004A $9,635,224 $4,761,907 49.4% $4,573,692
$3,619,050
Status:
Grand-White Lakes Land Bridge Restoration

Status July 2005

Phase 1 engineering and design funding was approved by the Task Force on January 10, 2001. The LDNR/ USFWS Cost Share Agreement was executed on July 24, 2001. LDNR certified landrights completion on December 12, 2001.

Project sponsors received Phase II construction funding approval from the CWPPRA Task Force on August 7, 2002. All of the CWPPRA and NEPA project construction requirements have been completed; 1.) the NRCS Overgrazing Determination (August 30, 2002), 2) LA state Coastal Zone Consistency Determination (September 19, 2002), 3) the LA Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Certification (October 28, 2002), 4) the Environmental Assessment (November 19, 2002), 5) the Corps’ CWPPRA Section 303(e) Determination (December 2002), and 6) the Corps’ Section 404 Permit (December 2002). A favorable 95% Design Review Conference was held September 12, 2002.

The project construction contract for Construction Unit 1 (Grand Lake rock shoreline stabilization) was awarded in June 2003, the Notice to Proceed was issued on July 10, 2003, and construction for that phase was completed in October 2003. Construction Unit 2 (Collicon Lake Terraces) construction began in early July 2004 and was completed in October 2004. The project ground breaking was held August 15, 2003.

Operation and maintenance post construction field trips in February and April 2005 indicated that Construction Unit 1 - the Grand Lake shoreline rock dike and marsh creation is performing well. The rock has not subsided and a small strip of wetland was created between the rock and the shoreline with spoil from access channel dredging. Construction Unit 2 terraces have experienced post construction erosion. The Collicon Lake lake-ward terrace tops have eroded approximately 66% since project construction. Most of the lake-ward planted giant cutgrass vegetation has eroded and a cut bank remains. Most of the inner shoreward terraces are holding up well with giant cutgrass vegetation growing and expanding. Nutria herbivory of the planted vegetation on the northern and northwestern Collicon Lake terraces has been observed.



 
Rockefeller Refuge Gulf Shoreline Stabilization MERM Cameron 920 9/27/2001A 7/15/2009 2/1/2010 $1,929,888 $2,408,478 124.8% $2,221,874
$1,327,306
Status: Rockefeller Refuge Test Sections were not recommended for Phase 2 funding by the Technical Committee at their December 6, 2006 meeting. However, this project was selected by the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP). As such, the coordination of handing over the project to CIAP for construction is underway.

 
Grand Lake Shoreline Protection, Tebo Point MERM Cameron 530 4/1/2008* 11/1/2008 6/1/2009 $4,409,519 $4,381,643 99.4% $772,987
$767,926
Status: The Grand Lake project, excluding the Tebo Point Extention, is included in the State's Coastal Impact Assistance Plan as a Tier 1 project that the state will construct. The Tebo Point Extension portion of the project was approved for construction under the CWPPRA Program by the Task Force in January 2007.

 
Grand Lake Shoreline Protection, O&M Only [CIAP] MERM Cameron $8,382,494 $5,673,973 67.7% $0
$0
Status:

 
South Grand Chenier Hydrologic Restoration MERM Cameron 440 4/3/2002A 6/1/2009 6/1/2010 $2,358,420 $2,358,420 100.0% $1,240,945
$513,687
Status:

Status January 2008

The project was approved by the Task Force in January 2002. An implementation meeting and field trip was held on March 13, 2002 attended by agencies, landowner representatives, and consulting engineers. In September 2004, the final hydrodynamic modeling report was completed; in September 2005, Hurricane Rita heavily impacted area landowners; in March 2006 a modeling results and project feature landowner meeting was held; in December 2006, we received key landowner approval to flow water across Hwy 82 to the project area south of Grand Chenier; in February 2007, we conducted an engineering survey field trip of the project area; and in August 2007 design surveying began, after receipt of landowner approvals.
Surveying was been completed by September 2007. A wave analysis model should be completed by the end of January 2008, for a proposed borrow area in the Gulf of Mexico for the marsh creation component. Geotechnical investigations will be able to begin in February 2008.

Hydrodynamic Modeling

A modeling and surveying contract was awarded to Fenstermaker and Associates on June 14, 2002. Elevation surveys and the installation of continuous water level and salinity recorders were completed and installed by August 2002. Preliminary and final model “Set Up” meetings were held on June 11, 2003, and August 6, 2003, respectively. Model calibration and validation was completed on September 30, 2003, and September 5, 2004, respectively.

The model results indicated that the project would be successful in flowing freshwater across Highway 82, at Grand Chenier, to reduce higher salinities in marshes south of the highway in the Hog Bayou Watershed caused by the Mermentau Ship Channel without impact of creating high water levels.

The model indicated that benefit Area A north of Hog Bayou and south of Hwy 82 near Lower Mud Lake would not receive significant salinity lowering benefits. The project team decided to remove the Area A features from the project. This would reduce the freshwater introduction component by 126 cfs (50%), leaving 126 cfs to benefit eastern marshes south of the Dr. Miller Canal.

The draft and final draft model reports entitled, "Hydrodynamic Modeling of the ME-29 South Grand Chenier Hydrologic Restoration Project" were completed in July 2004 and April 2005 respectfully.

Landrights

Landrights meetings were held between project sponsors and the major landowners on October 17, 2002, in New Orleans, on January 16, 2003, at Rockefeller Refuge, and in March 2006, at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge to present modeling results and project features. Landrights approval for surveying and geotechnical sampling were received in August 2007.

Project Schedule

Design surveying and geotechnical field work should be completed by May 2008, and a geotechnical report submitted by July 2008. 30% and 95 % Design Review meetings could be scheduled by August 2008, and October 2008 respectively. The Phase II construction approval request is scheduled for Technical Committee approval in December 2008, and Task Force approval in February 2009.


 
Southwest LA Gulf Shoreline Nourishment and Protection MERM Cameron 888 4/1/2008* 7/1/2011 7/8/2012 $1,266,842 $1,266,842 100.0% $7,996
$7,996
Status: This project was approved for Phase 1 design in Oct 2006. The COE internal project delivery team (PDT) has been assembled. Upon attainment of a Cost Share Agreement with LDNR, a Phase 1 work plan will be developed and a kickoff meeting/site visit scheduled. Efforts addressing the Cost Share Agreemment issue are ongoing between LDNR and the COE.

 
Parish: Coastal Parishes
State of Louisiana Wetlands Conservation Plan COAST Coastal Parishes 6/13/1995A 7/3/1995A 11/21/1997A $238,871 $191,807 80.3% $191,807
$191,807
Status: The date the MIPR was issued to obligate the Federal funds for the development of the plan is used as the construction start date for reporting purposes.

Complete.

 
Coastwide Reference Monitoring System - Wetlands COAST Coastal Parishes 6/8/2004A 8/14/2003A 3/1/2008* $66,890,300 $18,189,968 27.2% $16,200,080
$7,053,200
Status: The status of the 390 stations (as of January 23, 2008) is as follows: 386 have approved landrights; 386 have preliminary site characterizations; 271 full site constructions; 93 site constructions without final survey; and 282 sites currently with data collection. Data from the 282 sites is posted within the DNR SONRIS database, USGS or CWPPRA web sites. The data available includes hydrologic (164 sites), vegetation (256 sites), elevation/accretion (122 sites), and soil properties (152 sites). Coastwide aerial photography and satellite imagery was acquired in October and November 2005 and is available at http://www.lacoast.gov/maps/2005 doqq/index.htm. Land:water analyses have been completed on 361 sites with 183 in editorial and peer-review. Maps are posted on the CRMS site on LaCoast. A new CRMS web page on LaCoast is being designed to facilitate easier access to data and products. This site should be up and available in April 2008. CRMS analytical teams were established for landscape, hydrology, vegetation and soils data as well as a data delivery team to develop ecological indices for evaluations at project and landscape levels. Draft indices were developed based on feedback received from the CWPPRA agencies in the June-July 2007 meetings, and they will be provided to the CWPPRA Monitoring WorkGroup for technical review in March 2008.



 
Monitoring Contingency Fund COAST Coastal Parishes 9/22/2004A 12/8/1999A $1,500,000 $1,500,000 100.0% $413,950
$413,950
Status: No contingency fund requests since May 14, 2007.

 
Storm Recovery Assessment Fund COAST Coastal Parishes 8/21/2007A $303,359 $303,359 100.0% $205,359
$203,359
Status: The cooperative agreement between DNR and USGS was signed on October 16, 2007. The first invoice for $203,358.92 was submitted by DNR and approved by USGS in December 2007 for the Hurricane Katrina and Rita assessment activities.



 
Nutria Harvest for Wetland Restoration (DEMO) COAST Coastal Parishes 0 10/27/1998A 9/20/1998A 10/30/2003A $2,140,000 $804,683 37.6% $1,227,194
$806,220
Status:
Nutria Harvest Demonstration Project

Status July 2005

From April through June 2003 the following activities were completed: Promotional Events: 1) Chef Parola demonstrated nutria meat preparation and organized judging for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers annual “Earth Day Celebration” in New Orleans, 2) LDWF assisted Chef Kevin Diez by providing nutria meat for the Baton Rouge Family Fun Fair, and 3) LDWF provided nutria sausage to the Opelousas Chamber of Commerce for a national cycling event.

LDWF contracted with Firefly Digital to upgrade the Nutria Website “www.nutria.com” to be completed in September 2003. The upgrade will provide easier site navigational access and more accurate and rapid user information.

This project was completed in October 2003. The project sponsors have completed project close-out activities.



 
Coastwide Nutria Control Program COAST Coastal Parishes 14963 2/26/2002A 11/20/2002A $68,864,870 $22,072,193 32.1% $20,121,327
$10,673,269
Status: In Year 6 (2007-08) Trapping Season, 308,212 nutria tails were collected.

 
Freshwater Floating Marsh Creation Demonstration (DEMO) COAST Coastal Parishes 0 6/12/2003A 7/1/2004A 1/1/2009 $1,080,891 $1,080,891 100.0% $1,535,209
$662,830
Status: The structures - artificial floating systems (afs) - were all deployed at Mandalay by June 1, 2006. Details of the field monitoring of their condition and performance will be included in the monitoring report that will be submitted to DNR in Dec 06. Some portion of the greenhouse/lab work being done by UNO was restarted over because it was destroyed by Katrina. As those results start coming out, they will be in future interim monitoring reports.


 
Shoreline Protection Foundation Improvements Demonstration (DEMO) COAST Coastal Parishes 0 3/24/2005A 11/1/2005A 8/29/2006A $1,000,000 $1,055,000 105.5% $648,212
$623,109
Status: All instruments, dredging, sand, fabric and rock installed. Contractor is monitoring instruments and submitting data.

 
Sediment Containment System for Marsh Creation Demonstration (DEMO) COAST Coastal Parishes 0 1/28/2008A $1,163,343 $1,163,343 100.0% $190,239
$847
Status:

 
Parish: Iberia
Marsh Island Hydrologic Restoration TECHE Iberia 408 2/1/2001A 7/25/2001A 12/12/2001A $4,094,900 $5,143,323 125.6% $5,206,672
$4,364,535
Status: Approval of model CSA for PPL 5, 6 and 8 projects granted on November 13, 2000. CSA executed on February 1, 2001. Advertised as 100% small business set-aside. Construction began July 2001 and completed December 2001.

Revised design of closures from earthen to rock because soil borings indicate highly organic material in borrow area.


 
Weeks Bay MC and SP/Commercial Canal/Freshwater Redirection TECHE Iberia 278 $1,229,337 $1,229,337 100.0% $542,676
$530,346
Status: Fully funded Phase 1 cost for this project is $1,229,337. The project area includes approximately 2,900 acres of fresh to brackish marsh habitat.

The project kick-off was in April 2001 with the COE and DNR. Surveys, soils investigations, gage data, and environmental data are presently being gathered for assessment. A hydrologic model is being developed to assist in the understanding of water movement in this part of the basin. Shore protection alternatives are under evaluation.


 
East Marsh Island Marsh Creation TECHE Iberia 169 8/1/2009 7/1/2010 $1,193,606 $1,193,606 100.0% $1,063,750
$440,364
Status: -EA development is underway.
-Borrow site geotech has been completed.
-Marsh creation site geotech is anticipated to be complete in May.

 
Parish: Iberville
Bayou Lafourche Siphon [DEAUTHORIZED] TERRE Iberville 2/19/1997A $24,487,337 $1,500,000 6.1% $1,500,000
$1,500,000
Status: Priority List 5 authorized funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for the FY 96 Phase 1 of this project. Priority List 6 authorized $8,000,000 for the FY 97 Phase 2 of this project. In FY 98, Priority List 7 authorized $7,987,000, for a project estimate of $16,987,000. At the January 20, 1999 Task Force meeting for approval of Priority List 8, $7,500,000 completed funding for the project, for a total of $24,487,337. EPA motioned to allow $16,095,883 from project funds be delayed and put to immediate use on PPL 8. The public has been involved in development of the scope of the evaluation phase. EPA proposes an alternative approach for siphoning and pumping 1,000 cfs year-round (versus the 2,000 cfs siphon only at high river times). Addition of pumps increases the estimated cost. Additional engineering is projected to be completed in 2000.

The Cost Sharing Agreement (CSA) was executed February 19, 1997. Preliminary draft report was distributed to Technical Committee members in October 1998. Additional hydrologic work by the U.S. Geological Survey and the COE. Additional geotechnical analysis has been conducted. Review has been conducted of technical reports and estimated costs is in progress.

At the October 25, 2001 meeting, the Task Force agreed to proceed with Phase 1 Engineering and Design, and approved an estimate of $9,700,000, subject to several stipulations. The State of Louisiana will pay 50 percent of the Phase 1 E&D costs of $9.7 million, as agreed to by the State Wetlands Authority. The allocation of CWPPRA funds for Phase 1 E&D does not commit the Task Force to a specific funding level for project construction. A decision to proceed beyond the 30% design review will be made by the Task Force and the State.

 
Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche [DEAUTHORIZED] TERRE Iberville 7/23/2003A $9,700,000 $9,700,000 100.0% $6,933,440
$6,893,521
Status: The Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche Project (BA-25b) has been proposed for de-authorization from the CWPPRA program. However, recognizing the importance of this project, the State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, has committed to developing this project and is continuing final design efforts toward completion beyond its authorization under the CWPPRA program.

 
Parish: Jefferson
Barataria Bay Waterway Wetland Creation BARA Jefferson 445 4/24/1995A 7/22/1996A 10/15/1996A $1,759,257 $1,172,896 66.7% $1,172,896
$1,172,896
Status: The enlargement of Queen Bess Island was incorporated into the project and the construction of a 9-acre cell was completed in October 1996, at a cost of $945,678. Remaining funds may be used to clear marsh creation sites of oyster leases. If oyster-related conflicts are removed from the remaining marsh creation sites, these areas will be incorporated into the Corp's O&M disposal plan for the next three maintenance cycles. The USACE, LADNR, and LDWF are currently pursuing an administrative process to identify and prioritize beneficial use sites along the BBWW. Additional monitoring of the Queen Bess site was discontinued in 2002 on the recommendation of the local sponsor and monitoring team.


 
Lake Salvador Shoreline Protection at Jean Lafitte NHP&P BARA Jefferson 10/29/1996A 6/1/1995A 3/21/1996A $60,000 $58,753 97.9% $58,753
$58,753
Status: This project was added to Priority List 1 at the March 1995 Task Force meeting. The Task Force approved the expenditure of up to $45,000 in Federal funds and non-Federal funds of $15,000 (25%) for the design of the project.

A design review meeting was held with Jean Lafitte Park personnel in May 1996 to resolve design comments prior to advertisement for the construction contract. The contract was awarded December 4, 1996 for $610,000 to Bertucci Contracting Corp. The contract was completed in March 1997.

Complete. This project was design only.

 
Jonathan Davis Wetland Restoration BARA Jefferson 510 1/5/1995A 6/22/1998A 9/1/2010 $3,398,867 $28,886,616 849.9% $27,802,618
$7,882,681
Status: Construction Unit#4 was revised due to hurricane related causes. Project is expected to begin construction in February 2009 with a completion date anticipated for September 2010.

 
Bayou Perot/Bayou Rigolettes Marsh Restoration [DEAUTHORIZED] BARA Jefferson 3/3/1995A $1,835,047 $20,963 1.1% $20,963
$20,963
Status: A feasibility study conducted by LA DNR indicated that possible wetlands benefits from construction of this project are questionable. LA DNR has indicated a willingness to deauthorize the project. In April 1996, LA DNR had asked to reconsider the project with potential of combining this with two other projects in the watershed. Project deauthorized at January 16, 1998 Task Force meeting.

Deauthorized.

 
Barataria Bay Waterway West Side Shoreline Protection BARA Jefferson 232 6/23/1997A 6/1/2000A 11/1/2000A $2,192,418 $3,013,365 137.4% $3,046,758
$2,741,606
Status: The project is being coordinated with the COE dredging program. Contract advertised December 1999.

Construction complete. Dedication ceremony held October 20, 2000. O&M plan signed July 15, 2002.

 
Naomi Outfall Management BARA Jefferson 633 5/12/1999A 6/1/2002A 7/15/2002A $1,686,865 $2,181,427 129.3% $2,335,783
$1,763,921
Status: This project was combined with the BBWW "Dupre Cut" East project for planning and design; construction will be separate.

The operation of the siphon is being reviewed by DNR. Hydraulic analysis is complete; results concurred in by both agencies. Construction contract advertised in March 2002. Construction began June 2002 and completed in July 2002.

O&M plan in draft.

 
Barataria Bay Waterway East Side Shoreline Protection BARA Jefferson 217 5/12/1999A 12/1/2000A 5/31/2001A $5,019,900 $5,224,477 104.1% $5,182,095
$4,764,099
Status: This project was combined with the Naomi Outfall Management project for planning and design; construction was separate.

Project construction complete.

O&M plan signed October 2, 2002.


 
Grand Terre Vegetative Plantings BARA Jefferson 127 12/23/1998A 5/1/2001A 7/1/2001A $928,895 $492,828 53.1% $502,178
$346,158
Status: Planting of 3,100 units each of bitter panicum, gulf cordgrass, and marshhay cordgrass on beach nourishment/dune area, and installation of approximately 35,000 smooth cordgrass and 800 black mangrove was completed in June 2001. Monitoring is underway. Project area is being evaluated for additional plantings in 2003/2004.

 
Barataria Basin Landbridge Shoreline Protection, Phase 1 and 2 BARA Jefferson 1304 7/16/1999A 12/1/2000A 11/1/2008 $17,515,029 $31,288,623 178.6% $30,885,496
$20,150,703
Status: Construction Unit #4 is currently under construction with anticipated completion date of November 2008.

Construction Unit #5 is currently under construction with anticipated completion date of August 2008.


 
East Grand Terre Island Restoration BARA Jefferson 335 9/21/2000A 5/1/2009 12/1/2009 $1,856,203 $2,312,023 124.6% $2,226,303
$2,199,699
Status: The project is anticipated to be transfered to the CIAP program for construction.

 
Barataria Basin Landbridge Shoreline Protection, Phase 3 BARA Jefferson 264 7/25/2000A 10/20/2003A 6/1/2010 $15,204,620 $12,844,639 84.5% $10,166,724
$6,811,010
Status: Construction Unit #7 was not selected for funding in 2008, and is scheduled to request funding at January 2009 Task Force Meeting. If approved, revised plan for construction is from August 2009 to June 2010.

 
Delta Building Diversion at Myrtle Grove BARA Jefferson 8891 $3,002,114 $3,002,114 100.0% $2,328,703
$2,328,703
Status: The proposed NMFS/UNO fisheries modeling effort, and its relationship to required EIS input, has been discussed by the principal agencies involved with this project. The current view within the management team is that additional fisheries data collection and analysis will be required over and above the proposed modeling. At this time, it has been decided to begin assembling an inter-agency EIS team and allow them to outline major data and analytic requirements for the NEPA document. The required NEPA scoping meetings have been held and the scoping document is being compliled. An initial Value Engineering study is scheduled for the week of July 22, 2002.

WRDA may fund Phase 2.

 
Dedicated Dredging on the Barataria Basin Landbridge BARA Jefferson 242 4/3/2002A 9/1/2008* 5/1/2009 $17,672,811 $15,695,084 88.8% $478,264
$435,248
Status: Construction bids were opened on July 10 with the apparent low bid within budget. A notice to proceed should be issued within 30 to 40 days and construction should begin in September.

 
Barataria Basin Landbridge Shoreline Protection, Phase 4 BARA Jefferson 256 5/9/2002A 4/27/2005A 4/26/2006A $22,787,951 $15,977,531 70.1% $12,181,265
$6,531,231
Status: Construction Unit #6 was completed on April 26, 2006.



 
South Shore of the Pen Shoreline Protection and Marsh Creation BARA Jefferson 211 12/7/2005A 2/1/2009 2/1/2010 $11,956,642 $10,167,635 85.0% $9,348,865
$690,554
Status: Construction Unit #1 - Shoreline Protection Component was approved for Phase 2 Funding in Spring 2008. Construction is scheduled to begin February 2009 with completion anticipated by February 2010.

Construction Unit #2 - South Marsh Creation Unit is scheduled to request Phase 2 approval at January 2009 Task Force meeting.

Construction Unit #3 - North Marsh Creation Unit is pending project decision based on Corps Supplemental Funding decision to fund and build this portion of the project.

 
Bayou Dupont Ridge Creation and Marsh Restoration BARA Jefferson 187 $2,013,881 $2,013,881 100.0% $1,711,800
$0
Status:

 
Parish: Lafourche
Fourchon Hydrologic Restoration [DEAUTHORIZED] TERRE Lafourche $252,036 $7,703 3.1% $7,703
$7,703
Status: In a meeting on October 7, 1993, Port Fourchon conveyed to NMFS personnel that any additional work in the project area could be conducted by the Port and they did not wish to see the project pursued because they question its benefits and are concerned that undesired Government / general public involvement would result after implementation.

Deauthorized.

 
GIWW to Clovelly Hydrologic Restoration BARA Lafourche 175 4/17/1993A 4/21/1997A 10/31/2000A $8,141,512 $8,916,131 109.5% $8,735,327
$7,188,458
Status: The project was divided into two contracts in order to expedite implementation. The first contract to install most of the weir structures, began May 1, 1997 and completed November 30, 1997, at a cost of $646,691. The second contract to install bank protection, one weir and one plug, began January 1, 2000 and completed October 31, 2000, at a cost of $3,400,000. All project construction is complete. O&M Plan signed September 16, 2002.


 
West Belle Pass Headland Restoration TERRE Lafourche 474 12/27/1996A 2/10/1998A 9/30/2007* $4,854,102 $6,751,441 139.1% $6,690,339
$6,597,602
Status: Status: Original project construction completed July 1998. Supplemental disposal for wetland creation anticipated September 2006.

Problems: Construction of the original project started in February 1998, and pumping of dredged material into the project area for wetland creation began in May 1998. Project area conditions were sub-optimal at the time of disposal due to unforeseen weather patterns. In 1998, the area experienced frequent storm activity with sustained winds, high-energy waves, and large amounts of rainfall. Southerly winds heightened tides and raised water levels in the project area to such an extent that dewatering of the dredged material was greatly inhibited. Slurry heights were difficult to determine and therefore, estimates of the amount and height of the material placed in the project area were uncertain at best. In addition, winds from the west battered the project area making the integrity of dike between Timbalier Bay and Bay Toulouse extremely difficult to maintain. The material for the dike had to be layered in geotextile to hold it together and, shortly after disposal was discontinued, the dike breached from the high water and waves affecting the project area. As a result, once the project’s disposal areas dewatered and settled shallow open water still remained in much of the project area where emergent wetlands were anticipated. Therefore, with the 2006 scheduled maintenance of the inland portion of Bayou Lafourche and Belle Pass upcoming, CEMVN plans to once again deposit maintenance material from these channels into the West Belle Pass project area in an effort to complete the wetland restoration anticipated under the original project.

All the dredged material containment features and rock protection of the project were constructed during the original construction. However, refurbishment of the westernmost retainment dike and reconstruction of the closure between Timberlier Bay and Bay Toulouse would be necessary to achieve a second disposal into the project area.

Restoration Strategy: Dredged material from Bayou Lafourche and Belle Pass would be deposited in the bays and canals of the project area to an elevation between +3.5 to +4.0 feet (ft) MLG, so that the settled elevation would be approximately the same as nearby healthy marsh, which occurs between +2.0 and +2.5 ft MLG.

Progress to Date: Supplemental Environmental Assessment # 271B is currently out on public review. Construction of the project is anticipated to begin in mid September.


 
East Timbalier Island Sediment Restoration, Phase 1 TERRE Lafourche 1913 2/1/1995A 5/1/1999A 5/1/2001A $2,046,971 $3,720,721 181.8% $3,757,509
$3,678,427
Status: Construction completed in December 1999. Aerial seeding of the dune platform was achieved in spring 2000, and the installation of sand fencing was completed September 30, 2000. Vegetative dune plantings were completed May 1, 2001.

 
East Timbalier Island Sediment Restoration, Phase 2 TERRE Lafourche 215 6/8/1995A 5/1/1999A 1/15/2000A $5,752,404 $7,600,150 132.1% $7,618,357
$7,526,533
Status: NOAA and DNR is currently closing out the cooperative agreements for East Tinbalier Island Phase 1 and 2. Considering the damage invoked on the island as a result of Hurricane Lily and Tropical Storm Isadore, future construction will be reassessed pursuant to engineering feasibility and the Phase 2 prioritization process.

 
Bayou L'Ours Ridge Hydrologic Restoration [DEAUTHORIZED] BARA Lafourche 6/23/1997A $2,418,676 $371,232 15.3% $371,232
$371,232
Status: The initial step of deauthorization was taken at the January Task Force meeting. The process will be finalized at the April Task Force meeting.

 
Grand Bayou Hydrologic Restoration TERRE Lafourche 199 5/28/2004A 7/1/2009 12/1/2009 $5,135,468 $8,209,722 159.9% $2,540,452
$1,423,760
Status: Based on hydrologic modeling results, the project would result in net salinity increases rather than decreases. Staff of the Pointe au Chene Wildlife Management Area, DNR, and USFWS have agreed to begin pursuing project de-authoriztion.

 
LA Highway 1 Marsh Creation [DEAUTHORIZED] BARA Lafourche 10/5/2000A $1,151,484 $343,551 29.8% $377,520
$243,140
Status: The project was deauthorized at the February 17, 2005 Task Force meeting.

 
Little Lake Shoreline Protection/Dedicated Dredging near Round Lake BARA Lafourche 713 8/6/2002A 8/4/2005A 3/30/2007A $35,994,929 $33,993,846 94.4% $31,953,184
$21,463,345
Status: The dredging component is complete. The contractor is finishing dressing the rock which is expected to be completed early Spring 2007.

 
West Belle Pass Barrier Headland Restoration Project TERRE Lafourche 299 5/31/2007A $2,694,363 $2,694,363 100.0% $2,292,454
$27,595
Status: A scope of work is under development with the contractor.

 
Parish: Multiple
Enhancement of Barrier Island Vegetation Demo [DEMO] VARY Multiple 0 7/27/2007A 9/1/2008* $919,599 $919,599 100.0% $789,983
$1,601
Status: Paperwork has been forwarded to University of Louisiana at Lafayette for acceptance and return to State purchasing.

 
Caernarvon Outfall Management/Lake Lery SR BRET Multiple 652 2/19/2008A $2,665,993 $2,665,993 100.0% $1,597,415
$244
Status:

 
Bio-Engineered Oyster Reef Demonstration (DEMO) MERM Multiple 0 $1,981,822 $1,981,822 100.0% $1,681,481
$1,218
Status:

 
Parish: Orleans
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge Hydrologic Restoration, Phase 1 PONT Orleans 1550 4/17/1993A 6/1/1995A 5/30/1996A $1,657,708 $1,630,193 98.3% $1,681,665
$1,279,519
Status: FWS and LDNR are presently developing a project Operation and Maintenance Plan.

 
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge Hydrologic Restoration, Phase 2 PONT Orleans 1280 6/30/1994A 4/15/1996A 5/28/1997A $1,452,035 $1,642,552 113.1% $1,614,304
$1,350,564
Status: FWS and LDNR are presently developing a project Operation and Maintenance Plan.

 
Bayou Chevee Shoreline Protection PONT Orleans 75 2/1/2001A 8/25/2001A 12/17/2001A $2,555,029 $2,589,403 101.3% $2,565,049
$2,292,047
Status: Approval of model CSA for PPL 5, 6, and 8 projects granted on November 13, 2000. Construction began August 2001 and completed December 2001.

Revised project consisted of constructing a 2,870-foot rock dike across the mouth of the north cove and a 2,820-foot rock dike tying into and extending an existing USFWS rock dike, across the south cove. Approximately 75 acres of brackish marsh will be protected by the project.

 
Alligator Bend Marsh Restoration and Shoreline Protection PONT Orleans 330 6/11/2008A 7/1/2010 6/1/2011 $1,660,985 $1,660,985 100.0% $878,788
$17,230
Status: Project is currently in the Planning and Design Phase. A 30% review meeting is anticipated for June 2009. Project is scheduled to request Phase II funding at the January 2010 Task Force meeting. Construction is anticipated to begin July 2010 with a completion date of June 2011.

 
Parish: Plaquemines
West Bay Sediment Diversion DELTA Plaquemines 9831 8/29/2002A 9/10/2003A 11/28/2003A $8,517,066 $22,312,761 262.0% $16,233,406
$15,293,795
Status: Flow measurements taken in May 2008 recorded a discharge of 51,270 cubic feet per second of Mississippi River water through the project diversion channel. Since constructed in 2003 the diversion project discharge has averaged 19,188 cfs. Initial construction of the project was designed to allow the discharge of 20,000 cfs at the 50% exceedence stage. Discharge measurements are taken roughly monthly using an accoustic doppler profiler as part of project surveillance and performance monitoring. At this point there is no evidence in the project area of marsh accretion from the deposition of diverted river sediment.

In 2006 the USACE performed maintenance dredging in the Pilottown Anchorage Area to remove induced shoal material in accordance with the project operations plan. Material from the dredging work was used benefcially for marsh creation in West Bay. The dredging event was performed using a hopper dredge linked to a pump out system - a first of its kind use of this technology in Louisiana wetlands restoration. To date approximately 225 acres of marsh have been created through the beneficial use of dredged material from the channel construction and maintaining the anchorage area.

Project construction began in September 2003 and construction was completed in November 2003. An advertisement for construction of the project opened 08 July 2003 and bids were opened on 11 August 2003. Chevron-Texaco relocated a major oil pipeline in May 2003 under a reimbursable construction agreement. A real estate plan for the project was completed in October 2002 and execution of the plan will be completed in July 2003. The project Cost Sharing Agreement was signed August 29, 2002. A 95% design review was held May 17, 2002. A Record of Decision finalizing the EIS was signed on March 18, 2002. The Task Force, by fax vote, approved a revised project description and reauthorized the project to comply with CWPPRA Section 3952 in April 2002. At the January 10, 2001 Task Force meeting, approval was granted to proceed with the project at the current price of $22 million due to the increased costs of maintaining the anchorage area. A VE study on the project was undertaken in August 2000.

 
Caernarvon Diversion Outfall Management BRET Plaquemines 802 10/13/1994A 6/1/2001A 6/19/2002A $2,522,199 $4,536,000 179.8% $4,420,037
$3,447,665
Status: This project was proposed for deauthorization in December 1996, but was referred for revisions at the request of the landowners and DNR. The project was modified. The final plan/EA has been prepared. Bids were opened 23 February 2001. The low bid exceeded the funds available. Task Force approved additional funds. Construction complete June 19, 2002.

 
Pass-a-Loutre Crevasse [DEAUTHORIZED] DELTA Plaquemines $2,857,790 $119,835 4.2% $119,835
$119,835
Status: Two pipelines and two power poles are in the area of the crevasse, increasing relocation costs by approximately $2.15 million. LA DNR asked that the Corps investigate alternative locations to avoid or minimize impacts to the pipelines, but there are no more suitable locations for the cut. The Corps has also reviewed the design to determine whether relocations cost-savings could be achieved. Reducing the bottom width of the crevasse from 430 feet as originally proposed to 200 feet reduced the relocation cost only marginally.

A draft memorandum dated December 5, 1997 was sent to the CWPPRA Technical Committee Chairman requesting the Task Force to deauthorize the project. COE requested deauthorization at the January 16, 1998 Task Force meeting. Task Force formally deauthorized project July 23, 1998.

 
Channel Armor Gap Crevasse DELTA Plaquemines 936 1/13/1997A 9/22/1997A 11/2/1997A $808,397 $888,985 110.0% $858,368
$700,936
Status: Cost increase was due to additional project management costs, by both Federal and Local Sponsor.

Surveys identified a pipeline in the crevasse area which would be negatively impacted by the project. US Fish & Wildlife Service reviewed their permit for the pipeline and determined that Shell Pipeline was required to lower it at their own cost. USFWS requested a modification to the alignment on USFWS-owned lands.

Construction complete.

 
West Pointe a la Hache Outfall Management BARA Plaquemines 646 1/5/1995A $881,148 $4,269,295 484.5% $614,296
$548,254
Status: Project features have been revised and new project costs and benefits are being submitted to the Technical Committee for approval in September 2008.

 
White's Ditch Outfall Management [DEAUTHORIZED] BRET Plaquemines 10/13/1994A $756,134 $32,862 4.3% $32,862
$32,862
Status: LA DNR concurred with NRCS to deauthorize the project. Project deauthorized at the January 16, 1998 Task Force meeting.

Deauthorized.

 
Grand Bay Crevasse [DEAUTHORIZED] BRET Plaquemines $2,468,908 $65,747 2.7% $65,747
$65,747
Status: The major landowner has indicated non-support of the project and has withheld ROE because of concern about sedimentation negatively impacting oil and gas interests within the deposition area.

A draft memorandum dated December 5, 1997 was sent to the CWPPRA Technical Committee Chairman requesting the Task Force to deauthorize the project. COE requested deauthorization at the January 16, 1998 Task Force meeting. Project deauthorized July 23, 1998.

 
Beneficial Use of Hopper Dredge Material Demonstration (DEMO) [DEAUTHORIZED] DELTA Plaquemines 6/30/1997A $300,000 $58,310 19.4% $58,310
$58,310
Status: Current scheme was found to be non-implementable due to inability of the hopper dredge to get close enough to the disposal area to spray over the bank of the Mississippi River.

Project deauthorized October 4, 2000.

 
Myrtle Grove Siphon [DEAUTHORIZED] BARA Plaquemines 3/20/1997A $15,525,950 $481,803 3.1% $481,803
$481,803
Status: The 5th Priority List authorized funding in the amount of $4,500,000 for the FY 96 Phase 1 of this project. Priority List 6 authorized funding in the amount of $6,000,000 for FY 97. Priority List 8 is authorized to fund the remaining $5,000,000. Total project cost is estimated to be $15,525,950.

NOAA and LADNR are closing out the cooperative agreement and returning remaining project funds to the CWPPRA program. Project will remain active as authorized.

 
Flexible Dustpan Demo at Head of Passes (DEMO) DELTA Plaquemines 0 5/31/2002A 6/3/2002A 6/21/2002A $1,600,000 $1,909,020 119.3% $1,928,353
$1,894,695
Status: CSA executed May 31, 2002. Construction completed June 21, 2002.

The Dustpan/Cutterhead Marsh Creation Demonstration project as originally approved, no longer involves the use of a cutterhead dredge. At the October 25, 2001 Task Force meeting, it was approved the motion to use the authorized funds for a "flexible dustpan" demonstration project and approved changing the name of the project to "Flexible Dustpan Demo at Head of Passes".

The project was completed as an operations and maintenance task order through an ERDC research and development IDC contract. The project identified some minor areas of concern with regard to the dredge plants effectiveness as a maintenance tool. The dredge was effective in its performance for the beneficial placement of material. The final surveys and quantities have not yet been reported.

 
Delta Wide Crevasses DELTA Plaquemines 2386 5/28/1998A 6/21/1999A 5/1/2005A $5,473,934 $4,728,319 86.4% $4,520,579
$1,861,464
Status: 3-05 Construction on Phase 2 (of three phases) completed. Final Inspection conducted 3/17/2005.

 
Upper Oak River Freshwater Siphon [DEAUTHORIZED] BRET Plaquemines $2,500,239 $56,476 2.3% $56,476
$56,476
Status: Total project cost estimate is $12,994,800; Priority List 8 funded $2,500,000 for completion of engineering and design and construction of the outflow channel. Funding of the siphon will be requested when engineering and design are completed.

Project feasibility being evaluated. DNR has solicited a cost estimate from one of their engineering firms to perform a feasibility study. Target dates will be established if project is deemed feasible.

Deauthorization procedures initiated.

 
Delta Building Diversion North of Fort St. Philip BRET Plaquemines 501 4/1/2008* 12/1/2010 $1,155,200 $1,444,000 125.0% $1,147,419
$1,142,865
Status: 95% desgin review anticipated July 25, 2007.

 
Benneys Bay Diversion DELTA Plaquemines 5706 4/1/2008* 3/1/2010 11/1/2011 $1,076,328 $1,076,328 100.0% $980,615
$943,317
Status: This project was approved for Phase I design on PPL9 in January 1999. The project work plan for Phase I was submitted to the P&E Subcommittee in May 2001. Right of Entry to perform surveys and geotechnical borings was received in August 2001. Site surveys were performed in October 2001 and geotechnical borings were collected in June 2002. A 30% design review was completed in September 2002. At the design review meeting agreement was reached to proceed further with the proposed design except for one feature (SREDs - sediment retention enhancement devices) which were removed at the request of the local sponsor. A Final Design Report has been developed and is being reviewed by the LDNR. A revised WVA and design cost estimate are in preparation for review at the CWPPRA working groups. The project is scheduled to complete all design work in 2006 in preparation for a Phase II funding request.



 
Delta Management at Fort St. Philip BRET Plaquemines 267 5/16/2001A 6/19/2006A 12/14/2006A $3,183,940 $2,080,118 65.3% $2,127,975
$1,599,775
Status: This project was completed on December 14, 2006. The terraces have become well vegetated from plantings of smooth cordgrass and seashore paspalum as well as from natural colonization. Future monitoring of the crevasses should indicate whether or not the receiving areas are filling.

 
Pass Chaland to Grand Bayou Pass Barrier Shoreline Restoration BARA Plaquemines 263 8/6/2002A 2/1/2008* 11/1/2008 $29,753,880 $42,977,824 144.4% $36,836,473
$2,295,926
Status: Advertisement of a construction contract is pending clearance of oyster leases in the project area and assessment of post-storm project area conditions.

 
Barataria Barrier Island: Pelican Island and Pass La Mer to Chaland Pass BARA Plaquemines 334 8/6/2002A 3/25/2006A 6/1/2008* $61,995,587 $65,809,001 106.2% $60,681,004
$20,944,726
Status: Construction of Chaland Headland (CU 1) was completed in Decemeber 2006.

Advertisement of a construction contract for Pelican Island (CU 2) is pending oyster acquisition. Project delays associated with oyster acquisition and project site changes will require a re-assessment of fill requirements and preparation of updated cost estimates.

 
Mississippi River Sediment Trap DELTA Plaquemines 1190 4/1/2008* 8/1/2010 3/1/2011 $1,880,376 $1,880,376 100.0% $361,304
$354,119
Status: This complex project was approved for Phase I design activities in August 2002. A kickoff meeting was held in September 2002. The project work plan is under development pending a plan reformulation meeting with the LA Dept. of Natural Resources and Corps of Engineers design teams.


 
Bayou Dupont Sediment Delivery System BARA Plaquemines 326 3/21/2004A 9/1/2008* 9/1/2009 $28,342,879 $28,606,909 100.9% $24,493,352
$788,532
Status: 4/24/2008
-Cooperative Agreement (Cost Share Agreement) has been signed for Phase II activities
-Bid package preparation is underway

 
Spanish Pass Diversion DELTA Plaquemines 433 4/1/2008* 6/1/2011 $1,137,344 $1,421,680 125.0% $306,590
$272,176
Status: The Task Force gave Phase 1 approval on January 28, 2004. The project delivery team has been assembled. A kickoff meeting and field trip were held on March 29, 2004. The work plan was developed and submitted to the P&E Subcommittee prior to April 30, 2004. The project delivery team has obtained rights of entry to install gages and conduct surveys in the project area. Gages were installed on November 18, 2004 and the survey work is completed. Hydraulic modeling work was completed and a Dec 2006 progress report revealed that the project as proposed would not attain originally anticipated wetland benefits. Various alternatives to revise the project scope are being developed in conjunction with Plaquemines Parish officials. Most recent meeting with Parish officials and LDNR occurred on 1 May 07. Last contact with Plaquemines Parish occurred on 19 Sep 2007 in attempt to meet and discuss future direction for this project. Efforts addressing the Cost Share Agreement issue are ongoing between LDNR and the COE.

 
Riverine Sand Mining/Scofield Island Restoration BARA Plaquemines 234 10/4/2005A $3,221,887 $3,221,887 100.0% $2,785,313
$654,588
Status:

 
White Ditch Resurrection BRET Plaquemines 189 8/11/2005A 7/1/2010 6/1/2011 $1,595,677 $1,595,677 100.0% $1,416,729
$571,436
Status: Project is scheduled for a 30% review meeting in June 2009. Scheduled to request Construction Approval at the January 2009 Task Force meeting with anticipated construction beginning in July 2010 and ending in June 2011.


 
Bayou Lamoque Freshwater Diversion [TRANSFER] BRET Plaquemines $1,205,354 $9,452 0.8% $9,452
$9,452
Status: The project received Phase I approval from the Task Force on Priority Project List 15 in February 2006. The Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the LA Department of Natural Resources are currently developing a work plan of Phase I activities.


 
Venice Ponds Marsh Creation and Crevasses DELTA Plaquemines 511 $1,074,522 $1,074,522 100.0% $382,878
$35,814
Status: EPA, COE, and LDNR still coordinating on draft workplan and requisite financial agreements.

 
Lake Hermitage Marsh Creation BARA Plaquemines 438 3/28/2006A 5/1/2009 5/1/2010 $1,197,590 $1,197,590 100.0% $79,582
$62,222
Status: A 30% design review meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2008.

 
Bohemia Mississippi River Reintroduction BRET Plaquemines 637 3/31/2008A $1,359,699 $1,359,699 100.0% $1,210,881
$0
Status:

 
West Pointe a la Hache Marsh Creation BARA Plaquemines 203 1/24/2008A 9/1/2011 9/1/2012 $1,620,740 $1,620,740 100.0% $1,271,855
$0
Status: Project is currently in the Planning and Design Phase. A 30% review meeting is anticipated for June 2010. Project is scheduled to request Phase II funding at the January 2011 Task Force meeting. Construction is anticipated to begin September 2011 with a completion date of September 2012.



 
Parish: St. Bernard
MRGO Disposal Area Marsh Protection PONT St. Bernard 755 1/17/1997A 1/25/1999A 1/29/1999A $512,198 $313,145 61.1% $313,145
$313,145
Status: Completed scope of work greatly reduced. Work was to be performed via a simplified acquisition contract as estimated construction cost is under $100,000. Bids received were higher than Government estimate by 25%. Subsequently received an in-house labor estimate from Vicksburg District. Vicksburg District completed construction on 29 January 1999.

Cost increase was due to additional project management costs, environmental investigations and local sponsor activities not included in the baseline estimate. Further title research indicates that private ownership titles are unclear, requiring condemnation. This accounts for the long period between CSA execution and project construction.

 
Violet Freshwater Distribution [DEAUTHORIZED] PONT St. Bernard 10/13/1994A $1,821,438 $128,627 7.1% $128,627
$128,627
Status: Rights-of-way to gain access to the site was a problem due to multiple landowner coordination, and additional questions have arisen about rights to operate existing siphon.

Project deauthorized, October 4, 2000.

 
Bayou Bienvenue Pump Station Diversion and Terracing [DEAUTHORIZED] PONT St. Bernard 6/1/2000A $3,295,574 $212,153 6.4% $212,153
$212,153
Status: Cooperative Agreement awarded in June 1, 2000. Preliminary design analyses indicate that terrace construction significantly more costly than originally estimated due to poor geo-technical condition. The project is estimated to cost between $17 and $20 million to build.

At the January 16, 2002 Task Force meeting, DNR and NOAA/NMFS requested initiation of the deauthorization procedure. Deauthorization was approved by the Task Force at the April 16, 2002 meeting.

 
Hopedale Hydrologic Restoration PONT St. Bernard 134 1/11/2000A 1/10/2004A 1/15/2005A $2,179,491 $2,281,287 104.7% $2,463,529
$1,595,886
Status: Cooperative Agreement was awarded January 11, 2000. Engineering and design is complete, with design surveys, geo-technical investigations and hydrologic modeling complete. Landrights for the major project feature are complete. NEPA compliance and regulatory requirements are complete. A construction contract was awarded in November 2003, and construction was initiated in March 2004. COnstruction was completed in January 2005, and the project is currently being operated by St. Bernard Parish under a cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.

 
Chandeleur Islands Marsh Restoration PONT St. Bernard 220 9/10/2000A 6/1/2001A 7/31/2001A $1,435,066 $839,927 58.5% $839,927
$839,927
Status: Cooperative Agreement was awarded September 10, 2000. Vegetative planting is scheduled for spring, 2001, and are phased over two years.

Pilot planting project completed in June, 2000. First phase of vegetative plantings completed July 2001 with installation of approximately 80,000 smooth cordgrass plants along 6.6 miles of overwash fan perimeters. Project area is being evaluated for additional plantings in 2003.

 
Lake Borgne Shoreline Protection PONT St. Bernard 165 10/2/2001A 8/1/2007A 6/30/2009 $18,378,900 $25,212,993 137.2% $21,542,790
$1,266,925
Status: All construction materials have been placed. Remaining tasks include housekeeping, surveys, and asbuilts. Contractor anticipates completing work by the end of October 2008.

 
Lake Borgne and MRGO Shoreline Protection PONT St. Bernard 266 4/1/2008* 3/30/2009 11/30/2009 $1,348,345 $1,348,345 100.0% $1,091,577
$1,082,297
Status: This project was approved for Phase I design on PPL12 in January 2003. A kickoff meeting and site visit were held in April 2003. The project work plan for Phase I was submitted to the P&E Subcommittee in October 2003. Right of Entry to perform surveys and geotechnical borings was requested in June 2003 and received in August 2003. Surveys and geotechnical borings were collected during fall 2003. A preliminary design report was completed in December 2003. A 30% design review was held in August 2004. A 95% design review was held on March 29, 2005. A request for Phase II construction approval from the Task Force is scheduled for January 2007.



 
Parish: St. Charles
Bayou Labranche Wetland Creation PONT St. Charles 203 4/17/1993A 1/6/1994A 4/7/1994A $4,461,301 $3,817,929 85.6% $3,850,699
$3,777,952
Status: Contract awarded to T. L. James Co. (Dredge "Tom James") for dredging approximately 2,500,000 cy of Lake Pontchartrain sediments and placing in marsh creation area. Contract final inspection was performed on April 7, 1994. Site visit by Task Force took place on April 13, 1994.

The project is being monitored.

 
Lake Salvador Shore Protection Demonstration (DEMO) BARA St. Charles 0 3/1/1995A 7/2/1997A 6/30/1998A $1,444,628 $2,801,782 193.9% $2,801,782
$2,801,782
Status: Phase 1 was completed September 1997. Phase 2 is shoreline protection between Bayou desAllemnands and Lake Salvador. Construction began in April 1998 and completed in June 1998. Final first costs have been finalized.

Closed out cooperative agreement between NOAA and LADNR. First costs accounting undersay.

Project has served its demonstration purpose and is being removed by DNR with O&M funds, summer of 2002.

 
Opportunistic Use of the Bonnet Carre Spillway [DEAUTHORIZED] PONT St. Charles $150,706 $188,383 125.0% $106,932
$82,248
Status: At the June 27, 2007 CWPPRA Task Force meeting, the Task Force voted to begin the deauthorization process for this project. In accordance with the CWPPRA Project Standard Operating Procedures Manual, notices were sent out in July 2007 to all interested parties requesting their comments and advising them that, at the next CWPPRA Task Force meeting (currently scheduled for October 25, 2007), a final decision on deauthorization will be made.

 
LaBranche Wetlands Terracing, Planting, and Shoreline Protection [DEAUTHORIZED] PONT St. Charles 9/21/2000A $821,752 $306,836 37.3% $306,836
$306,836
Status: Cooperative Agreement was awarded September 21, 2000. Engineering and design complete. Construction is scheduled for 2002.

Task Force approved Phase 2 funding at January 10, 2001 meeting. In a letter dated September 7, 2001, NMFS returned Phase 2 funding because of waning landowner support. Deauthorization is not requested at this time.

 
Parish: St. James
Small Freshwater Diversion to the Northwestern Barataria Basin BARA St. James 941 10/8/2001A 5/13/2010 5/13/2012 $1,899,834 $2,362,687 124.4% $2,134,449
$606,652
Status: Percieved unwillingess of new landowner to authorize landrights for the project seems to have changed very significantly. Cypress logging no longer appears to be a threat due to regulatory enforcement some time ago. The Parish continues to be extremely supportive, assisting the State and EPA in discussions with the landowner, and making commitments to actually purchase swampland in the area, including tracts that will directly support the project. The landowner has a pending proposal for using the project area as a mitigation bank, adopting some of the secondary features of the CWPPRA project to generate the benefits. EPA will ensure that the appropriate secondary features of our CWPPRA project, and associated benefits, are removed from the CWPPRA project in the future. Should the landowners' proposal be accepted by the agencies, both projects will be complementary. EPA and DNR are documenting the current support and formulating an aggressive strategy for progress on this excellent small diversion project.

 
Parish: St. John the Baptist
Red Mud Demo [DEAUTHORIZED] PONT St. John the Baptist 11/3/1994A $350,000 $470,500 134.4% $520,129
$520,129
Status: Facility construction is essentially complete; project was put on hold pending resolution of cell contamination by saltwater before planting occurred and has subsequently been deauthorized. Demonstration cells completed; no vegetation installed.

The Task Force approved the deauthorization of the project on August 7, 2001. Escrowed funds will be returned to Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp.

 
River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp PONT St. John the Baptist 5438 4/4/2002A 10/12/2010 6/19/2013 $5,434,288 $6,780,307 124.8% $5,743,276
$3,352,441
Status: Actual engineering and design is proceeding rapidly. Landrights costs greatly exceed the available budget, and so landrights will probably not be acquired in Phase 1. NEPA effort is complex and has not progressed as rapidly as engineering and design.

 
Parish: St. Martin
Bayou Boeuf Pump Station [DEAUTHORIZED] TERRE St. Martin $150,000 $3,452 2.3% $3,452
$3,452
Status: This was a 3-phased project. Priority List 6 authorized funding of $150,000; Priority List 7 was scheduled to fund $250,000; and Priority List 8 was scheduled to fund $100,000. Total project cost was estimated to be $500,000. By letter dated November 18, 1997, EPA notified the Technical Committee that they and LA DNR agree to deauthorize the project.

Deauthorization was approved at the July 23, 1998 Task Force meeting.

 
Sediment Trapping at The Jaws TECHE St. Martin 1999 5/28/1998A 7/14/2004A 5/19/2005A $3,167,400 $1,653,792 52.2% $1,725,183
$1,363,935
Status: