Habitat management, Resilience and risk mitigation

Federal Projects

The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act requires federal agencies to consult with the bet365下载ios on all projects that impact wetlands, bayous, coulees, streams, lakes and rivers, and to give fish and wildlife resources equal consideration during the project planning process, while at the same time accomplishing the objectives of the proposed action.

We work to conserve fish, wildlife and their habitats by avoiding and minimizing impacts and recommending mitigation for  flood risk reduction and navigation projects. We improve the design and function of the Corps鈥 ecosystem restoration projects and provide recommendations for beneficial use of dredge material from federally authorized navigation projects. Our staff assists the Corps by serving as members of planning teams, reviewing and providing recommendations on proposed project plans and designs, conduct impact assessments, developing mitigation plans, and providing knowledge and expertise about wildlife and habitat management and wetland restoration.

Other authorities under which we provide assistance and guidance to help achieve environmental compliance include the , the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA), Bald and Golden Eagle Management and the  (for Essential Fish Habitat). 

Our office works with the three Corps鈥 Districts that cover Louisiana: , , and . The first two districts are in the Corps , while the Galveston District is located in the Corps . 

Information for Planning and Consultation ( IPaC IPaC
Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) is a project planning tool that streamlines the USbet365下载ios environmental review process

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) ( ) is a project planning tool that streamlines the Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation process. You will be able to determine whether any threatened or endangered species or their critical habitats may exist within your project area and if your proposed action may affect (potential for negative impacts to federally listed species or critical habitat, if applicable) them. More information is available on our Project Review page.

Studies
Project TypeProject NamePoint of Contactbet365下载ios DocumentsAdditional Project Information
Feasibility StudyAmite River and TributariesCathy Breaux., ,
Feasibility StudyUpper Barataria Basin Cathy Breaux
Feasibility StudyMaurepas Swamp Diversion Cathy Breaux
Feasibility studySt. Tammany Feasibility StudyKaren Soileau
Feasibility studySouth Central Coastal LouisianaCathy Breaux
Feasibility StudySouthwest Coastal Louisiana Cathy Breaux,
Beneficial UseLCA Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Program (BUDMAT)Cathy Breaux.
RestorationMid-Breton Sediment DiversionCathy Breaux
RestorationMid-Barataria Sediment DiversionCathy Breaux
Flood Risk Reduction
Project TypeProject NamePoint of Contactbet365下载ios DocumentsAdditional Project Information
Flood ControlWest Shore Lake PontchartrainCathy Breaux
Flood ControlGrand Isle & Vicinity BreakwatersKaren Soileau
Flood ControlCarrollton FloodwallCathy Breaux
Flood ControlEast Baton Rouge Flood Risk ReductionCathy Breaux
Flood ControlComite River DiversionKaren Soileau
Flood ControlMorganza to the Gulf - Humble CanalDavid Castellanos
Flood ControlMorganza to the Gulf Post Authorization Change ReportDavid Castellanos
Urban Flood ControlSoutheast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Projects (SELA) - GeneralCathy Breaux
Urban Flood ControlSELA Schneider CanalKaren Soileau
Urban Flood ControlSELA W-14 CanalKaren Soileau
Urban Flood ControlSELA Hoey BasinCathy Breaux
Urban Flood ControlSELA London- OrleansCathy Breaux
Urban Flood ControlSELA  Algiers CanalCathy Breaux
Navigation
Project TypeProject NamePoint of Contactbet365下载ios DocumentsAdditional Project Information
Navigation StructuresInner Harbor Navigation Channel (IHNC) Lock ReplacementCathy Breaux
Channel MaintenanceMississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf to BRCathy Breaux
Navigation StructuresGIWW Calcasieu LocksCathy Breaux
Channel MaintenanceHouma Navigation Channel (HNC) DeepeningCathy Breaux
Channel DeepeningBaptiste Collette DeepeningHugh O'Connor
Channel DeepeningPort Fourchon Channel DeepeningKaren Soileau
Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T)
Project TypeProject NamePoint of Contactbet365下载ios DocumentsAdditional Project Information
OperationsMR&T 5th LA DistrictCathy Breaux
OperationsAtchafalaya  Basin  Floodway Levee Construction
OperationsCharenton Floodgate
RecreationAtchafalaya Basin Recreation  Development
OperationsMorganzaDavid Castellanos
OperationsBonnet CarreAmy Trahan