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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has awarded a contract to Coastal Dredging Company, Inc. for the East Delacroix Marsh Creation and Terracing project in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

This Phase 2 project under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) aims to create nearly 400 acres of marsh and construct 19,360 linear feet of terraces to protect against wave energy and erosion. Construction is scheduled for completion by August 2027, involving sediment dredged from Lake Lery. The project is part of Louisiana's strategy to restore wetlands and protect coastal communities.