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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 enhancement projects nationwide, designating an average $60 million annually for work in Louisiana. The state contributes 15 percent of the total cost of the project.

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Please address all questions, comments and changes of address to:

James D. Addison
WaterMarks Editor
New Orleans District
US Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 60267
New Orleans, LA 70160-0267
(504) 862-2201
e-mail:
James.Addison@mvn.usace.army.mil

About the Cover

The dredge California pumps sediment into West Bay, just above the mouth of the Mississippi River, from a channel it is cutting from the river to the bay, to create marsh. The channel will allow sediment from the river to flow naturally into the area to rebuild marsh.