Barrier islands in Louisiana (a) Whiskey Island, (b) Cheniere Ronquille, (c) Shell Island, and (d) Breton Island
By Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
June 2024 (approx.)
Detailed Description
A map depicting the barrier island study sites for Restoration Impacts to Avian Populations along the Louisiana Outer Coast. Work is being conducted on (a) Whiskey Island, (b) Cheniere Ronquille, (c) Shell Island, and (d) Breton Island. Note: Map generated prior to the renaming of the Gulf in Feb 2025.
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Public Domain.
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Restoration Impacts to Avian Populations along the Louisiana Outer Coast
USGS researchers are conducting ground surveys and collecting aerial imagery to understand avian use of restored habitats at Whiskey Island, Shell Island, Cheniere Ronquille, and Breton Island. They will also develop habitat maps to understand how coastal processes and episodic events influence barrier islands.
Related
Restoration Impacts to Avian Populations along the Louisiana Outer Coast
USGS researchers are conducting ground surveys and collecting aerial imagery to understand avian use of restored habitats at Whiskey Island, Shell Island, Cheniere Ronquille, and Breton Island. They will also develop habitat maps to understand how coastal processes and episodic events influence barrier islands.