The Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority of Louisiana (CPRA) was awarded a $312,441,026 Project Grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) on June 12, 2025. The grant will fund the "River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp (Construction)" project, which aims to improve the structure, function, and resilience of the coastal forest habitat in Louisiana through the reintroduction of fresh, oxygenated water, nutrients, and sediment from the Mississippi River into the Maurepas Swamp. The project will be implemented over a period of approximately 4.5 years, with a scheduled completion date of December 31, 2029. This grant represents a key initiative under the Council-Selected Restoration Component of the federal program, which focuses on restoring and protecting natural resources, ecosystems, and coastal areas impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $60.0m | 6/12/25 |