State of Alabama FINAL Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP ...

large commercial shrimp boats moored in the Bayou were moved by the storm surge and ultimately
stranded in salt marshes and associated wetlands due east of Bayou La Batre along the Mississippi Sound.
While the boats have been removed, the wetlands experienced significant damage during the removal and
relocation process. The State of Alabama will restore the areas damaged by the boats and the removal
process (approximately 20 acres). Costs associated with this project will include restoration planning,
exotic species removal, planting of native trees or planting of salt marsh species, labor, equipment, and fill
material in the excavated areas.
Lillian swamp, located in southeast Baldwin County is a large wetland complex comprised of forested
wetlands and marsh habitat. The underlying hydrology and associated hydrodynamics of this wetland area
is driven by geologic influences which have not been well studied in this location. We proposed to initiate
a project which investigates and describes the hydrologic processes occurring in Lillian swamp. The
resulting report and data will aid in future land management decisions and restoration projects at this
location.
AUTHORIZED USES
o This project meets the criteria set forth in Authorized Use #1: projects and activities for the
conservation, protection, or restoration of coastal areas, including wetland.
o Justification: This project meets Authorized Use #1 because it restores wetland areas and will
provide more informed information to initiate successful wetland restoration activities.
o Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is not applicable to this project
o Partnering: This project will utilize 100% of CIAP funding.
State of Alabama Final Coastal Impact Assistance Program Plan
State of Alabama Tier One Project Descriptions
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