Posted on March 17, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA – The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has awarded a contract for a coastal restoration project in St. Bernard Parish that will create marsh, reduce wave energy, and enhance long-term stability in the Delacroix area.
The East Delacroix Marsh Creation and Terracing project, a Phase 2 effort under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA), has been awarded to Coastal Dredging Company, Inc., of Hammond.
“This project not only protects Louisiana’s coast, it also supports a local business and helps our state’s economy,” said Gordon “Gordy” Dove, chairman of CPRA. “Investing in restoration strengthens our wetlands, protects our communities, and supports good-paying jobs across Louisiana.”
The project will create and nourish nearly 400 acres of marsh and construct 19,360 linear feet of terraces, covering approximately 18 acres. These terraces are designed to reduce wave energy and protect newly created and existing marsh from erosion.
Sediment will be hydraulically dredged from Lake Lery and placed into two confined marsh creation areas, as well as into 30 terraces totaling approximately 15,000 linear feet. An additional 4,360-foot sediment retention terrace will help keep sediment within the project area and maximize restoration benefits.
Coastal Dredging Company is currently preparing construction work plans for CPRA review and approval. Construction is anticipated to be completed by August 2027.
“This project highlights how targeted restoration efforts can deliver meaningful, lasting benefits,” said CPRA Executive Director Michael Hare. “By building and protecting marsh in strategic locations, we are reducing risk, supporting habitat, and improving resilience for nearby communities.”
The East Delacroix project is part of Louisiana’s broader strategy to restore wetlands, reduce land loss, and protect coastal communities through science-based, large-scale restoration efforts.
