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Hurricane Recovery Activities

Marine Fisheries

Assistance Programs to Rehabilitate the Fisheries Resources
(Supplemental Appropriation #1)
Per the Congressional appropriation, the eligible jobs include:

Job 1: Reseeding, Rehabilitating, and Restoring Oyster Reefs
Programs to assist with the rehabilitation of private oyster leases and public oyster grounds in Louisiana: Program includes:

Private Oyster Lease Rehabilitation (POLR) Program

Public Oyster Seed Ground Rehabilitation

Job 2: Rehabilitating Oyster Bed and Shrimp Grounds
Programs to assist with debris clean-up and habitat improvement and recovery on the historic fishing grounds in Louisiana. Program includes:

Debris Removal from Traditional Fishing Grounds (LDWF project pictures)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a program that identifies, documents, and removes marine debris caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To report Marine Debris, contact DNR at 1.866.579.4DNR (1.866.579.4367) or visit http://www.louisianamarinedebris.com. The Louisiana Marine Debris Removal Program is also supported by the following: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Cooperative Research Program-Fishermen and Dealer Surveys-April 17, 2009
Program's aimed at assisting recovery of Louisiana's commercial fisheries through cooperative reseach conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the commercial fishing industry. Eligibility is based on participants having held a Louisiana resident commercial fishing license or wholesale/retail dealer license in 2008 and trip ticket landings/purchases between September 1, 2005 and August 31, 2008. All applicable forms must be returned and postmarked no later than June 30, 2009.

Related NEWS Releases

  • Click here for the March 14, 2008 LDWF news release (Marine Debris Removal)
  • Click here for the February 19, 2007 LDWF news release (Marine Debris Removal)
  • Click here for the September 12, 2006 LDWF news release (Marine Debris Removal)
  • Click here for the August 25, 2006 NOAA news release
  • Click here for the August 23, 2006 LDWF news release (Rehabilitation of the Fisheries Resources)
  • State of Louisiana Launches Campaign Aimed at Removing Hurricane Debris From Waterways. (Click to read full story)
  • State Invests $19 Million in Fisheries Infrastructure across South Louisiana. (Click to read full story)
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