Grant 72280 (Dauphin Island Sea Lab)

Stabilize 5,600 feet of shoreline along an erosion-impacted and storm-vulnerable saltmarsh near Deer River, restore 30 acres of marsh, and improve water quality in the Middle Fork of Deer River by closing a breach and dredging silted-in portions, allowing it to flow its full length. Project will address the stressors underlying the shoreline erosion with engineered headland breakwaters and pile-supported breakwaters, enhancing the long-term resilience of nearby residents and industrial assets.