Project name: Peveto Beach Sand Fencing (#4003)
Project status: Complete
Grant Administrator: Gulf of Mexico Foundation (for NOAA)
Grantee: Imperial Calcasieu Resource Conservation & Development
Project location: Peveto Beach, Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Grant period: Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2020
Grant amount: $42,500
Land Ownership: Private - Have obtained confirmation of Right of Entry on existing easements from DNR
Lat/Long: 29n48, 93w20
Types of Habitat: coastal beach, dunes, wetlands
Project leader: Michael Perry
Imperial Calcasieu RC&D;
2012 North Frontage Rd
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-9533 phone
(337) 824-9684 fax
Species Benefiting From Restoration:
Commercial and recreational fisheries; reptiles, birds and mammals, specifically marine mammals and sea turtles.
Acres of Habitat To be Restored:
10 acres of dune habitat will be directly affected and
1,100 acres of interior marsh habitat will be
indirectly affected.
Objective of Project:
This project will result in the protection and
stabilization of the beach by slowing down erosion, creating sand dunes and restoring native dune vegetation that will provide food, water, shelter and nesting habitat for diverse wildlife species. This project will enhance recreational and commercial fishing
opportunities as well as public use of the beach.
The goal of this project is to create additional
beach dune habitat and increase protection of adjoining
inland habitats. These benefits are important to the
overall environment, economy and culture of the
Louisiana Gulf Coast. In addition, the educational
brochure and volunteer activities will provide public
awareness about the importance of this project.
Community Involvement:
The second component will utilize volunteers to assist in the installation of plant materials while elaborating on the benefits of vegetation to
a beach-dune ecosystem. Cameron Parish Police Jury will be responsible for
constructing the fence and to maintaining the fence and property. Of all the partners involved, they have the equipment and work force
to maintain this property for the long term.