Upper Barataria Marsh Creation Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Louisiana, United States
Source: NOAA Fisheries (.gov)
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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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | 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. |
Original sector | Environment |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
Source
Source | NOAA Fisheries (.gov) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Education, Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2026-03-30 |
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