Preliminary Design for Marsh and Mangrove Restoration in Bayou Thunder and Bay Ronfleur

Recipient: Grand Isle Independent Levee District

Grant Amount: $607,327

This award will develop a marsh and mangrove restoration project for Bayou Thunder and Bay Ronfleur that balances habitat restoration, community resilience, public access, and cost effectiveness. The project will utilize previously designed and permitted breakwaters and hydraulic dredging to explore restoration of over 200 acres of tidal marshes between Bayou Thunder and the bay, creating long lasting benefits to the habitat and community.

For more information on the grant program funding this project, please visit the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law webpage. For more information on the National Coastal Resilience Fund, visit National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s website.