PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 16-Jul-2026
PROJECT DATA
| PROJECT: Cote Blanche Hydrologic Restoration |
| PRIORITY LIST: 3 | PROJECT NO: 0334 | CWPPRA NO: TV-4 | DNR NO: TV-04 |
| PROJECT TYPE: Hydrologic Restoration | NET ACRES BENEFITTED: 2223 |
| REGION: 3 | BASIN: Teche / Vermilion | PARISH: St. Mary |
| LEAD AGENCY: NRCS |
| LOCAL SPONSOR: DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE OF LA. |
MILESTONES:
| CSA EXECUTION: | 01-Jul-1996 | ( Actual ) | ||
| DESIGN COMPLETION: | 31-Jul-1997 | ( Actual ) | ||
| CONSTRUCTION START: | 25-Mar-1998 | ( Actual ) | ||
| CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: | 15-Dec-1998 | ( Actual ) | ||
| ESCROW AMENDMENT | 28-Jan-1997 | ( Actual ) | No: | 38 |
| MONITORING PLAN APPROVAL: | 21-Sep-1995 | ( Actual ) | ||
| O and M PLAN APPROVAL: | 26-Jun-1999 | ( Actual ) | ||
| DEAUTHORIZATION DATE: | ||||
| CASH FLOW PROECTS: | ||||
| Phase 1 Approval: | 01-Oct-1993 | ( Actual ) | ||
| Phase 2 Approval: | 28-Oct-2009 | ( Actual ) |
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:
| CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: | 3 | Charles W. Boustany |
| STATE SENATE DISTRICT: | 21 | R. L. "Bret" Allain II |
| STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: | 51 | Joe Harrison |
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 16-Jul-2026
Cote Blanche Hydrologic Restoration
PROJECT LOCATION:
The Cote Blanche Wetland is a 30,000-acre fresh marsh located in St. Mary Parish.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The primary objectives of the project are to reduce future shoreline loss from wave erosion, reduce excessive tidal fluctuations and rapid tidal exchange to prevent scouring of interior marsh, develop a hydrologic regime conducive to sediment and nutrient deposition, and to re-establish vegetation in eroded areas. These objectives are to be accomplished through the use of both structural and non-structural features.
PROJECT STATUS: (Project Status Last Updated: )
FUND STATUS:
The current project estimate is $10,700,831 , which includes $4,593,826 for construction first costs, and $741,334 and $5,365,671 for 20 years of monitoring and operations and maintenance, respectively.
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