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Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Louisiana, United States

Source: NOAA Fisheries (.gov)

Project
Completed

The Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project is a large-scale habitat restoration effort in Louisiana's Barataria Basin aimed at restoring vital wetland habitats lost due to erosion, storm surge, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The project created 1,259 acres of wetland habitat, including emergent marsh and water features, to support local ecosystems and fisheries.

Status
Closed
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Education, Oil and Gas
Location
Louisiana, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
NOAA Fisheries (.gov)

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The project “Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Louisiana, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from NOAA Fisheries (.gov).

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2026-07-22

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The Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project is a large-scale habitat restoration effort in Louisiana's Barataria Basin aimed at restoring vital wetland habitats lost due to erosion, storm surge, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The project created 1,259 acres of wetland habitat, including emergent marsh and water features, to support local ecosystems and fisheries.

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Environment

Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

Louisiana

Source

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NOAA Fisheries (.gov)

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Water Supply and Storage, Education, Oil and Gas

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2026-03-30

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