Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner for research to characterize tidal creek water chemistry in fresh and salt marshes in Barataria Basin, Louisiana. The goal of this project is to support the development of a decision support tool that will assess wetland recovery in response to oil spill damage and subsequent restoration. The research will inform critical information gaps and support the evaluation of restoration actions within the Louisiana Restoration Area. The project will involve data collection, aggregation, and analyses, and will inform the design of effective restoration for wetlands and other coastal systems. Key aspects of the project include: • Characterization of tidal creek water chemistry in fresh and salt marshes • Quantification of lateral flux and transport of dissolved organic and inorganic carbon • Development of a decision support tool to assess wetland recovery • Informing critical information gaps and supporting the evaluation of restoration actions • Collaboration with the USGS and other stakeholders to achieve project goals