Projects in this category aim to provide a consistent method of analysis for marsh dieback and nutria control data
and to provide a central location for the collection, integration, synthesis, and redistribution of marsh dieback and nutria control data.

Task III.1
Receive and post (on LACOAST website) data, reports and other information related to current and previous studies on marsh dieback and nutria control. Maintain data standards for long-term storage and retrieval that are consistent with National Science Foundation’s Long Term Ecological Research standards. Respond to data and information requests related to marsh dieback and nutria control.

Task III.2
Provide an assessment and synthesis of the marsh dieback phenomenon within and outside of Louisiana, and a conceptual model describing potential causes and mechanisms of actions.

Task III.3
Project the potential long term impact to coastal wetlands (loss in acres) and the associated plant and animal communities from marsh dieback. Incorporate information from ongoing studies of the Status and Trends and Causation tasks as available and applicable.

Task III.4
Project potential socioeconomic impacts from marsh dieback. Incorporate information from ongoing studies of the Status and Trends and Causation tasks as available and the results of task III.3. Socioeconomic considerations include but are not limited to infrastructure, drinking water supplies, storm and flood protection, living resources, industries, and mineral resource extraction.

Task III.5
Convene a workshop of interested parties and researchers to facilitate data exchange, evaluation of remediation progress, refinement of the conceptual model, and refinement of the website, as appropriate.

Task III.6
Produce a comprehensive technical characterization and synthesis report that summarizes all work completed in research and remediation trials during the 2001 growing season. Produce a document suitable for distribution to the public.

Task III.7
Coastwide Aerial Survey Brown Marsh 2001 Assessment.

Task III.8
Perform aerial and ground surveys to monitor spatial extent, changes over time, and vegetation characteristics of coastal marsh dieback in Louisiana and east Texas.