PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 19-Apr-2024
PROJECT DATA
| PROJECT: Upper Oak River Freshwater Siphon DEAUTHORIZED |
| PRIORITY LIST: 8 | PROJECT NO: 0886 | CWPPRA NO: PBS-1 | DNR NO: BS-09 |
| PROJECT TYPE: Freshwater Diversion | NET ACRES BENEFITTED: |
| REGION: 2 | BASIN: Breton Sound | PARISH: Plaquemines |
| LEAD AGENCY: NRCS |
| LOCAL SPONSOR: DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE OF LA |
MILESTONES:
| CSA EXECUTION: | ||||
| DESIGN COMPLETION: | ||||
| CONSTRUCTION START: | ||||
| CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: | ||||
| ESCROW AMENDMENT | No: | |||
| MONITORING PLAN APPROVAL: | ||||
| O and M PLAN APPROVAL: | ||||
| DEAUTHORIZATION DATE: | 16-Jan-2003 | |||
| CASH FLOW PROECTS: | ||||
| Phase 1 Approval: | 20-Jan-1999 | ( Actual ) | ||
| Phase 2 Approval: |
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
| CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: | 1 | Steve Scalise |
| STATE SENATE DISTRICT: | 1 | A. G. Crowe |
| STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: | 105 | Christopher J. Leopold |
Point of Contact:
DEPT. OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
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Quin Kinler Denham Springs, LA |
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 19-Apr-2024
Upper Oak River Freshwater Siphon DEAUTHORIZED
PROJECT LOCATION:
This project is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project area consists of approximately 5,000 acres. The objective of the project is to introduce freshwater from the river into the marsh.
PROJECT STATUS: (Project Status Last Updated: 11-Dec-2001 )
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.
FUND STATUS:
The current project estimate is $56,476 , which includes $56,476 for construction first costs, and $0 and $0 for 20 years of monitoring and operations and maintenance, respectively.
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