Technical Reports

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Artificial Reef Program: Lake Pontchartrain

Presentations

Post-Katrina Sidescan Sonar Assessment of Reefs
2004 & 2005 Reef Monitoring Presentation

Reports

Deployment

Artificial Reef Program Deployment 2000 to 2004
Phase II Pre-deployment Survey Report
Phase II Deployment Report
Phase II Post-deployment Report

Monitoring

2003 Reef Monitoring Report
2004 & 2005 Combined Monitoring Report
Lake Pontchartrain Reef Evaluation 2009-2010 Results
Whitmore UNO Thesis-Reef Monitoring

Artificial Reef Program: Biloxi Marsh

Reports

2019 Artificial Reef Program Post-Deployment Report

Basics of the Basin Research Symposium

Presentations

2013

Basics of the Basin 2013 Day 1
Basics of the Basin 2013 Day 2

2017

Basics of the Basin 2017 Day 1
Basics of the Basin 2017 Day 2

Proceedings

Basics of the Basin Proceedings 1992
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 1994
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 1996
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2000
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2002
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2004
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2006
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2008
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2011
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2013
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2017
Basics of the Basin Proceedings 2019

Bayou St. John

Bayou St. John Fact Sheet

Map

Bayou St. John Urban Marsh Location

Reports

Bayou St. John Comprehensive Management Plan
Bayou St. John Marsh Creation Project
Bayou St. John Urban Marsh-Construction and Monitoring
Bayou St. John Urban Marsh Monitoring Report 2014-19

Bibliographies

Bibliography of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain Bibliography - USGS 1996
Lake Pontchartrain - Lake Maurepas Estuarine Complex: A Bibliography

Bohemia Spillway

Bohemia Spillway Fact Sheet

Maps

Bohemia Spillway Location

Presentations

Bohemia Presentation PC to SLFPA-E
Resiliency of Bohemia Spillway and Mardi Gras Pass-2012

Press Releases

Bohemia Press Release March 2012

Reports

Bohemia Spillway URS Report 1984
Bohemia Spillway 2008 Flood Event
Bohemia Spillway 2008 PC Report
Bohemia Gen. Description 2011
Bohemia Hydrologic Study 2011
Bohemia Spillway in Southeastern Louisiana: History, General Description, and 2011 Hydrologic Surveys

Videos

Bohemia Rising Video - 2012

Bonnet Carre' Spillway

1995 USACE Hydraulic Analysis
A Post-Katrina Assessment of the Bonnet Carré Spillway in South Louisiana: The Bonnet Carré Spillway Wetland Restoration Project

Bucktown Marsh

Marsh Construction

Burk-Kleinpeter 2001 Bucktown Status Report
DNR Plant Specs Bucktown

Monitoring

Burk-Kleinpteter 2003 to 2006 Monitoring
2005 Plant Survey
2006 Equipment Set-Up
2006 Annual Monitoring Report - Bucktown Marsh
2007 Annual Monitoring Report - Bucktown Marsh
Bucktown Marsh 2008 Monitoring
Bucktown Final Report 2006-2010
Bucktown Wetland Bird Study-Sept 2011
Bucktown Marsh and Park Monitoring 2018
Bucktown Marsh and Park Monitoring 2019

Bucktown Marsh and Monitoring 2020

Breton-Borgne Surge Consortium

REPORTS

Workshop Materials
Dynamics of Storm Surge in the Breton-Borgne Region (March 2020)

Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion

Caernarvon Fact Sheet
Real-Time Discharge Information link

Maps

Caernarvon Location

Reports

Operation Rpts Caernarvon FW Div 2006
Caernarvon Revised Environmental Analysis FONSI 2008
Habitat Characterization of the Newly Formed Caernarvon Delta in Big Mar Pond of the Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion Dec 2020

Sediment Distribution

Caernarvon Diversion Pulse Opening February 2017
Sediment Deposition Pulse Opening Winter/Spring 2017

Turbidity Graphs

Caernarvon Turbidity Sampling Dec 2009-Oct 2010
Caernarvon Turbidity Sampling Feb 2011-Dec 2011
Caernarvon Turbidity Dec 2011-2012
Caernarvon Turbidity 2013
Caernarvon Turbidity 2014
Caernarvon Turbidity 2015
Caernarvon Turbidity 2016

Central Wetlands

Map

Central Wetlands Location

Reports

Soil and surface salinity: Winter 2013
Recommendations for restoration, Central Wetlands, 2015

Chandeleur Island

Chandeleur Island-Post-berm Analysis 2015

Chandeleur Sound Hypoxia

Chandeleur Sound Water Quality-Oct 2010
Chandeleur Sound Water Quality-Jan 2012
Chandeleur Sound Water Quality-Sept2012
Chandeleur Sound Water Quality-July 2013

Comprehensive Habitat Management Plan

Program Endorsements

LA WLF Resolution to Support the CHMP

Reports

CHMP Executive Summary
CHMP Table of Contents
CHMP Project Recommendations
CHMP Full Report

Derelict Crab Trap Program

Factsheets

Derelict Crab Trap Overview Fact Sheet
2018 Program Fact Sheet
Louisiana Blue Crab Fishery Fact Sheet

Reports

Derelict Crab Trap Report - 2016 and 2017
Derelict Crab Trap Report - 2018
Derelict Crab Trap Report - 2019
Derelict Crab Trap Report - 2020

Derelict Crab Trap Report - 2021

History of the Pontchartrain Basin

Battle of Lake Pontchartrain
Nutria in Louisiana: A Current and Historical Perspective
Environmental Atlas of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin- USGS
Chronology and Analysis of Environmental Impacts within the Pontchartrain Basin: 1718-2002

Hydrocoast Maps

Hydrocoast Fact Sheet
Hydrocoast Methodology

Legacy Diversion Workshop

Agenda

Diversion Workshop Agenda 2015

Presentations

Day 1 Presentations_Tuesday Oct. 6
Day 2 Presentations_Wednesday Oct. 7

 

Mardi Gras Pass

Mardi Gras Pass Fact Sheet

Comments

PC comments to Corps regarding Mardi Gras Pass Permit
PC comments to DNR regarding Mardi Gras Pass Permit

Maps

Mardi Gras Pass Location Map
Map of river bank from Corps Atlas 2007

Presentations

Formation of Mardi Gras Pass
Governor's Advisory Committee February 2013 Presentation
Mardi Gras Pass Biological Assessment

Reports

Mardi Gras Pass 2023 Report

Mardi Gras Pass Summary Jan 2013
Evolution of Mardi Gras Pass: March 2012- Dec 2013
Patterns of Sediment, Nutrient and Salinity Distribution from Mardi Gras Pass: 2013-2014
Mardi Gras Pass Regional Influence: Sediment Distribution and Deposition, Salinity and Nutrients in 2017
Measurements of Lateral Flow From the Mississippi River at Mardi Gras Pass and Flow Distribution Within the Bohemia Spillway Using Synoptic and Tripod ADCP Observations

Surveys

Bank and Bathymetry

April - May 2012
August 2012
September 2012
January 2013
March 2013
August 2013
January 2014
August 2014
February 2015
September 2015
July 2016
November 2016
August 2017
November 2017
July 2018
September 2019

October 2021

Discharge

April 9, 2012
April 23, 2012
May 3, 2012
July 5, 2012
January 18, 2013
February 4, 2013
May 23, 2013
June 12, 2013
June 26, 2013
August 1, 2013
November 12, 2013
June 12, 2014
August 6, 2014
April 17, 2015
May 8, 2015
January 19, 2016
November 14, 2016
May 25, 2017
June 29, 2017
August 2, 2017
October 27, 2017
March 15, 2018

Mississippi Delta Management

Hydrology and Hydrodynamic Modeling of the Mississippi River in SE La. Part 1
Hydrology and Hydrodynamic Modeling of the Mississippi River in SE La. Part 1 - Appendix

Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO)

Comments

PC's Comments: Corp's Final Report for MRGO Closure
PC Final Comments to Corps' Draft Feasibility Report 3-4-11
PC Summary of Final Comments to Feasibility Report

Maps

2009 MRGO Bathymetric (Depth) Map

Reports

Unified Deauthorization Plan Report 12-5-06
MRGO Rock Dam Survey 5-06-09
MRGO Must Go Coalition Report April 2010
MRGO Ecosystem Restoration Plan 2012 (USACE)

Rulings

2009 MRGO Ruling
MRGO Ruling of Appeal

Multiple Lines of Defense Strategy (MLODS)

Pontchartrain Coastal Lines of Defense

Maps

Map of proposed restoration habitat goals

Program Endorsements

LA WLF Resolution to Support PCLOD

Reports

Pontchartrain Coastal Lines of Defense Summary Report-Feb 2006
Pontchartrain Coastal Lines of Defense Report Version 1-Sep 2009
Pontchartrain Coastal Lines of Defense Report Card -October 2009
Pontchartrain Coastal Lines of Defense Report Card -September 2012

Program Endorsements

Resolution for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Pontchartrain Levee District Endorsement 2008

Reports

Hurricane Surge Defense Fact Sheet
MLODS Report Version 1 for Coastal Louisiana
Multiple Lines of Defense Strategy Summary Report
Multiple Lines of Defense Full Report
January 18, 2006 Workshop Proceedings
Multiple Lines of Defense Sys Eng Report Final Aug 2014
Framework for environmental assessment of alternative flood control structures on Chef Menteur and Rigolets Passes within the Lake Pontchartrain estuary, SE Louisiana

Video

Multiple Lines of Defense Strategy Video

Northshore Restoration

Lake Pontchartrain's Northshore: Recommendations for Restoration and Conservation

Oil and Gas

Leasing and Structures

Oil and Gas Structure Survey 2008-2009
PC Oil and Gas Analysis - Jan 2010

Fracking

Fracking Assessment Report

Natural Gas

Use of Natural Gas for Coastal Restoration Final Report - Nov 2010

Oil Spill Map

Lake Pontchartrain Oil Spill Map

Oyster Habitat Suitability Analysis

Maps

Map of Historic Oyster Reefs

Reports

Baratartia Basin Report

Oyster Habitat Suitability Barataria Basin - 2017-2018

Pontchartrain Basin Reports

Oyster Habitat Suitability - 2013 - 2015
Oyster Habitat Suitability - 2016
Oyster Habitat Suitability - 2017
Oyster Habitat Suitability - 2018
Oyster Habitat Suitability - 2019

Oyster Reef Workshop

Agenda

Oyster Reef Workshop Agenda 2013

Presentations

Day 1 Presentations
Day 2 Presentations

Pontchartrain-Maurepas Surge Consortium

Consortium Project Description

Maps

Greater New Orleans Elevation Map

Reports

Workshop Materials
Hurricane Isaac Impacts on the Pontchartrain Basin
The Dynamics of Storm Surge in the Pontchartrain and Maurepas Region

Shrimp Suitability Analyses

Influence of Salinity and Hypoxia on Brown and White Shrimp

Influence of Sea Surface Temperature on Brown and White Shrimp - Adjunct Report 2021

Southshore Restoration

Jefferson Parish Shoreline Restoration & Protection
Orleans Parish SAV Restoration

State Master Plan

Comments

PC Comments February 2012
Joint NGO Comments February 2012

Master Plan

La. 2012 Coastal Master Plan
La. 2017 Coastal Master Plan

La. 2023 Draft Coastal Master Plan

Swamp Restoration

Swamp Regeneration

Potential Occurrence of Natural Swamp Regeneration on the Maurepas Land Bridge - 2016
Update on Potential Occurrence of Natural Swamp Regeneration on the Maurepas Land Bridge, Southeast Louisiana: 2017
Investigation of Natural Swamp Regeneration on the Maurepas Land Bridge, Southeast Louisiana: 2016 through 2019

Swamp Restoration Aerial Seeding

Reports

Aerial Seeding 2018-20
Investigation of seed stratification methods for four swamp species and application to aerial seeding

Swamp Restoration Tree Plantings

All Locations

Planting and Monitoring Report - 2018
Planting and Monitoring Report - 2019

Caernarvon Delta and Swamp Restoration

Caernarvon Delta Report 2011
Caernarvon Delta Planting July 2012
Caernarvon Delta Planting Dec 2012
Caernarvon Delta Planting June 2013
Caernarvon Delta & Diversion Study April 2014
Caernarvon Delta Planting June 2016
Caernarvon Planting and Monitoring Report - 2017

Labranche Wetlands

Swamp Restoration Potential in LaBranche Wetlands-2016
Swamp Restoration Potential in LaBranche Wetlands-2017

Maurepas Land Bridge Swamp Restoration

Planting and Monitoring Report - 2014-2016
Planting and Monitoring Report - 2017
Reduction in storm surge from Hurricanes Isaac and Katrina through reforestation of the Maurepas Land Bridge - May 2020

 

Swamp Restoration Suitability Analysis

Maps

Swamp Restoration Suitability Analysis Map

Reports

Swamp Restoration Suitability Analysis Report

Violet Diversion

UNO Violet Modeling Report - August 2007
Corps of Engineers MS Coast Modeling Report- Sept 2007
Authorizing Language for Violet Diversion - November 2007

Wastewater Assimilation

2017 Recommended Policy: Treated Municipal Wastewater Assimilation in Natural Wetlands in Coastal Louisiana

2016 Wetland Assimilation Workshop

Agenda

Wetland Assimilation Workshop Agenda

Presentations

Oct. 25(Day 1) Presentations
Oct. 26 (Day 2) Presentations

2010 Hammond Wastewater Assimilation Workshop

Paper

Dr. Day's Post-Workshop White Paper 2011

Workshop

Workshop Background Information and Presentations

 

Working Safely Near Underwater Pipelines

Recommended Best Practices Guide & Checklist for Damage Prevention

Workshops

Coastal Forest Memo for CMP 2023