PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 11-Jun-2026
PROJECT DATA
| PROJECT: Brown Lake Hydrologic Restoration DEAUTHORIZED |
| PRIORITY LIST: 2 | PROJECT NO: 0218 | CWPPRA NO: CS-9 | DNR NO: CS-09 |
| PROJECT TYPE: Hydrologic Restoration | NET ACRES BENEFITTED: |
| REGION: 4 | BASIN: Calcasieu/Sabine | PARISH: Cameron |
| LEAD AGENCY: NRCS |
| LOCAL SPONSOR: DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE OF LA. |
MILESTONES:
| CSA EXECUTION: | 28-Mar-1994 | ( Actual ) | ||
| DESIGN COMPLETION: | 30-Nov-1999 | ( Actual ) | ||
| CONSTRUCTION START: | ||||
| CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: | ||||
| ESCROW AMENDMENT | 13-Mar-1997 | ( Actual ) | No: | 26 |
| MONITORING PLAN APPROVAL: | 24-Apr-1997 | ( Actual ) | ||
| O and M PLAN APPROVAL: | ||||
| DEAUTHORIZATION DATE: | 13-Oct-2010 | |||
| CASH FLOW PROECTS: | ||||
| Phase 1 Approval: | 19-Oct-1992 | ( Actual ) | ||
| Phase 2 Approval: |
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
| CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: | 3 | Charles W. Boustany |
| STATE SENATE DISTRICT: | 25 | Dan "Blade" Morrish |
| STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: | 36 | Chuck Kleckley |
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 11-Jun-2026
Brown Lake Hydrologic Restoration DEAUTHORIZED
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project will restore, to the extent possible, the natural hydrology of the area. A reduction in marsh loss and improved water conditions are expected to occur following project implementation. Long-term water management objectives will be directed towards maintaining a brackish marsh system. The project includes rebuilding the Alkali Ditch levee, utilizing dredge material from the Calcasieu River when available, water control structures and canal plugs.
PROJECT STATUS: (Project Status Last Updated: )
FUND STATUS:
The current project estimate is $1,097,828 , which includes $671,994 for construction first costs, and $425,834 and $0 for 20 years of monitoring and operations and maintenance, respectively.
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