Phase 2 of 40 Arpent Canal Wetlands Enhancement underway

Construction is now underway on Phase 2 of the 40 Arpent Canal Wetlands Enhancement. This is a major step towards restoring this once thriving marsh, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) said.

“This project is spearheaded by our partners Ducks Unlimited, who secured funding through a strong public/private collaboration, including $300,000 from CPRA through our Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund,” CPRA said.

The main goals of this work:

• 56,000 feet of earthen terraces,

• ~745 acres of enhanced marsh habitat,

• Reduced erosion and saltwater intrusion,

• Healthier habitat for fish and wildlife.

Working alongside nearby restoration efforts, this project will help rebuild marsh, protect against storms and wave erosion, and support the long-term health of the Central Wetlands, St. Bernard Parish and the City of New Orleans, CPRA concluded.