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Biloxi Marsh Land Bridge

Overview:

The Biloxi Marshes are critical to reducing the vulnerability of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish to storm surge. They also provide productive habitat for economically important species. Oyster barrier reefs are a key restoration tool for this area.

Benefits:

• Mitigate historical impacts of the MRGO channel
• Increase protection from hurricane winds, waves, or storm surge
• Increase the resiliency of coastal wetlands to erosion, subsidence, and sea level rise