YEAR 2008 - CRP Project #7004
Project #7004
Peveto Sand Fencing & Vegetation Project #2
Cameron, Louisiana

Fencing built by Peveto Project #1,
CRP #4003 |
Project name: |
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Peveto
Sand Fence & Vegetation Project #2 |
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Project number: |
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7004 |
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Project status: |
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Complete |
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Grant Administrator: |
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Gulf of Mexico Foundation (for NOAA) |
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Grantee: |
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Imperial Calcasieu Resource Conservation and Development |
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Project location: |
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Cameron Parish, Cameron, Louisiana |
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Grant period: |
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Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2020 |
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Grant amount: |
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$23,000 |
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Land Ownership: |
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Public |
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Lat/Long: |
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29.8, 93.4 |
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Types of Habitat: |
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Coastal beach |
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Project leader: |
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Michael Perry
Project Coordinator
2003 Port Drive
Jennings, Louisiana 70546 |
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Species Benefiting From Restoration:
• Commercial and recreational fisheries
• marine mammals and turtles
Acres of Habitat To be Restored:
Approximately 1.3 miles or 7128 feet of beach
Project Summary:
This project proposes to install 1.35 miles of sand fencing and vegetation to accelerate dune building.
This proposal is an extension to a project in which the Gulf of Mexico Foundation is a partner.
Peveto Sand Fencing Project # 1 (PSFP #1) is presently operating beyond expectations and has provided
much needed additional habitat and protection for marine species on Peveto Beach. Although completely
separate, this project will extend and enhance PSFP #1.
PSFP #1 was very successful. Dune building occurred at a higher rate than expected, plant survival
was greater than expected, and Hurricane Rita proved the protection to the marsh was more valuable
than ever imaginable. The knowledge gained from PSFP #1 will be utilized to implement this project
and increase the benefits to this GEM site.
This project has two objectives: form a protective barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and the
fragile marsh, north of the project site, and increase suitable habitat for marine life by
increasing the quality and quantity of dunes. The project site consists of an unstable eroding
coastal beach property running along Highway 81 and adjoining PSFP #1 on its east boundary and
bordered on the north by inland marsh. If this project area were to be breeched by the waters
of the Gulf of Mexico, the fragile marsh lying just north of this site would be destroyed.
By increasing the size of the dune and assuring stability by installing vegetation and fencing,
these objectives will be achieved.
The education component consists of holding a day-long “Gulf of Mexico Water Festival” to demonstrate
the importance of the Gulf and adjoining natural resources. This activity will provide education
relating to conservation practices and protection measures.
Project Objectives:
- stabilize 1.3 miles or 7128 feet of beach
- create 75,504 square feet of dune habitat
- establish vegetation on the dunes achieving a minimum of 80% coverage by 2009
- provide education
Community Involvement:
The community of Cameron and adjoining communities will be invited to participate in The Gulf of Mexico
Water Festival. Local officials have agreed to assist in preparation and advertisement of this event.
This education event will assist them to become better water stewards in their home and in their community.
Qualified instructors will be on site offering “hands on” lessons on coastal habitat issues.
Participants will have a greater appreciation for our Gulf of Mexico and a better understanding of
how to aid in protecting this vast habitat and its adjoining resources. They will learn about the
wise use, conservation, and protection of the Gulf of Mexico and how it plays a role in the environment.
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PROJECT PHOTOS
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Sand fence from Project #1 (#4003)

Sand fence from Project #1 (#4003)
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PROJECT PARTNERS
NOAA Restoration Center
Gulf of Mexico Foundation
Imperial Calcasieu RC&D;
Cameron Parish Police Jury
Gulf Coast Soil and Water Conservation District
LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Local volunteers
Earth Team volunteers
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
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