Louisiana Ducks Unlimited

Phase I delivered an innovative approach to coastal protection by installing 87,000 linear feet of earthen marsh terraces combined with cutting-edge living shoreline features using Natrx "Cajun Coral" oyster reef materials. This nature-based solution creates living reefs that grow on and around shoreline structures, harnessing the power of marine ecosystems to heal the coast.

The project addresses Louisiana's urgent coastal wetland crisis. The state has the highest coastal wetland loss rate in the United States, having lost over 1.2 million acres since the 1930s. Without restoration efforts, Louisiana could lose up to 1.9 million additional acres over the next 50 years.

The Port Fourchon Terrace and Living Shoreline Project exemplifies how innovative restoration techniques can address multiple challenges simultaneously. By combining traditional earthen terrace construction with living shoreline technology, the project provides marsh stability, ensures healthy wetland presence on the landscape, and offers a replicable model for coastal resilience.

Donation to Ducks Unlimited will restore wetlands and protect communities