COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 28-Mar-2024

Marsh Island Hydrologic Restoration

PROJECT DATA

PROJECT: Marsh Island Hydrologic Restoration
PRIORITY LIST: 6 PROJECT NO: 0668 CWPPRA NO: TV 5/7 DNR NO: TV-14
PROJECT TYPE: Hydrologic Restoration NET ACRES BENEFITTED: 408
REGION: 3 BASIN: Teche / Vermilion PARISH: Iberia
LEAD AGENCY: COE
LOCAL SPONSOR: DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE OF LA

MILESTONES:

CSA EXECUTION: 01-Feb-2001 ( Actual )    
DESIGN COMPLETION: 31-Jul-2000 ( Actual )    
CONSTRUCTION START: 25-Jul-2001 ( Actual )    
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION: 12-Dec-2001 ( Actual )    
ESCROW AMENDMENT 02-Mar-2001 ( Actual ) No: 74
MONITORING PLAN APPROVAL:    
O and M PLAN APPROVAL: 13-Dec-2004 ( Actual )    
DEAUTHORIZATION DATE:      
CASH FLOW PROECTS:        
Phase 1 Approval: 24-Apr-1997 ( Actual )    
Phase 2 Approval: 24-Apr-1997 ( Actual )    

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS:

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 3 Charles W. Boustany
STATE SENATE DISTRICT: 22 Fred H. Mills, Jr.
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: 49 Simone B. Champagne

Point of Contact:

DEPT. OF THE ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Scott Wandell
Project Manager
CEMVN-PM-OR
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70160
PHONES:  
Office: (504) 862-1878
Fax: (504) 862-1892

COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT as of 28-Mar-2024

Marsh Island Hydrologic Restoration

PROJECT LOCATION:

The project is located in St. Mary Parish on the Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Natural erosional processes and subsidence along the northeast shoreline of Marsh Island have led to the deterioration of the north rim of Lake Sand. The objective of the project is to stabilize the northeastern shoreline of Marsh Island, including the northern shoreline of Lake Sand, and help to restore historical hydrology. The project consists of construction of 9 plugs in oil and gas canals at the NE end of Marsh Island; protection of the NE shoreline with rock; and isolation of Lake Sand from Vermilion Bay with rock dike.

PROJECT STATUS: (Project Status Last Updated: 18-Oct-2002 )

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.

FUND STATUS:

The current project estimate is $5,143,323 , which includes $3,769,576 for construction first costs, and $673,747 and $700,000 for 20 years of monitoring and operations and maintenance, respectively.

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