Use of Strategic Placement of Dredged Sediments to Support Horseshoe Island in the Atchafalaya River, Louisiana: A Preliminary Ecological Survey

Abstract

This technical note describes an Engineering With Nature (EWN) project being conducted in the Atchafalaya River, LA. The current work presents a wetland classification, vegetation survey map, preliminary ecological inventory, and soil descriptions for an island receiving strategically placed dredged sediments (i.e., Horseshoe Bend Island) located within the Atchafalaya River. The practice of strategically placing dredged sediments upriver of a naturally occurring island was conducted with the intent of aiding the islands growth to produce greater environmental benefits than otherwise would be present using more conventional placement practices. Results provide background information regarding ecosystem classification and mapping, floral and faunal composition of the island, and background data supporting future research efforts. Opportunities for additional research are also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA609602

Entities

People

  • Darrell E. Evans Burton
  • Jacob F. Berkowitz
  • Jeffrey M. Corbino
  • Nathan R. Beane

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Fungi
  • Habitats
  • United States
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Riverine Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design