Funding was approved in 2024 through the coastal wetlands planning, protection, and restoration act (CWPPRA) program for construction of the south delacroix marsh creation project (BS-0047)

This project, led by the louisiana coastal protection and restoration authority as the local cost share partner, will yield engineering and design plans detailing the features of this project to restore over 400 acres of marsh utilizing a layout to help protect the community of delacroix in ST. Bernard parish, louisiana. The project will contribute to a suite of projects designed to aid in the protection from storm surges of this historic and culturally distinct fisheries-centric community. Coastal wetlands are louisianas first line of defense during hurricanes and storms, protecting communities and infrastructure from the damaging effects of wind, waves, and flooding. They also provide habitat for fish and shellfish, which support a statewide seafood industry valued at nearly $1 billion per year. However, the louisiana coastline has deteriorated considerably over the last several decades, with one of the highest rates of wetland loss in the world. Since 1990, the CWPPRA program has served as the primary means for responding to coastal wetland loss in louisiana. Each year, large-scale restoration projects are approved for funding by the CWPPRA task force. The task force is composed of the state of louisiana and five participating federal agencies: NOAA, U.S. Army corps of engineers, U.S. Environmental protection agency, U.S. Fish and wildlife service, and the natural resources conservation service. This project will aid in the restoration of habitat along louisianas coast, increase protection for people and property, and benefit some of americas richest fisheries.