The chitimacha tribe, through the tribally owned business wayti services, LLC, will construct a living shoreline to restore and protect areas of caad kuujaamnix (bayou sale) that are home to…

The Chitimacha Tribe, through its tribally owned business Wayti Services, LLC, received a $2,998,300 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Habitat Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.463). The funding will support the construction of a living shoreline project to restore and protect culturally sensitive areas of Caad Kuujaamnix (Bayou Sale) in Jeanerette, Louisiana. The project aims to build the tribe's capacity for future restoration efforts by engaging Chitimacha students in project planning, permitting, monitoring, and implementation. Wayti Services, LLC, a certified HUBZone and small disadvantaged business, will lead the initiative, which is expected to be completed by December 31, 2027. The award also includes a $70,522 sub-grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to advance the living shoreline design.

The chitimacha tribe, through the tribally owned business wayti services, LLC, will construct a living shoreline to restore and protect areas of caad kuujaamnix (bayou sale) that are home to culturally sensitive sites. This project will build the tribes capacity to plan and implement future restoration projects by engaging chitimacha students pursuing environmental degrees in project planning, permitting, monitoring, and implementation.