Habitat Resources Team

Conservation, management, and restoration of coastal habitats are essential to healthy Gulf ecosystems and economies.

Natural resource managers and coastal stakeholders rely on current data, habitat assessments, and trend analysis to inform management decisions. The Habitat Resources Team provides accurate information and resources to support improved conservation and restoration planning, policies, and project implementation.

The Habitat Resources Team’s focus areas and actions in this Governors’ Action Plan V include the characterization, restoration, and management of priority habitats, working together to provide sustainable and effective ecosystem restoration and resources for resilient communities.

Learn more about the Team’s focus areas and actions in the Governors’ Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts.

team goals

Facilitate the exchange of information related to habitat assessment and restoration by identifying common issues and developing effective and efficient strategies and solutions

Develop and share information and tools to plan and implement habitat management and restoration projects

Advance the restoration of Gulf Coast habitats by updating regional sediment data and improving sediment management practices

Identify areas where enhancing habitats also protects local communities and make that information accessible to stakeholders and managers

team leads

Jim Pahl, Co-Chair (james.pahl@la.gov)

Syed Khalil, Co-Chair ()

Lauren Pourciau, Coordinator ()

projects

resources

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