Barbuda Codrington Lagoon Mangrove Restoration Project
Codrington Lagoon, Barbuda – Antigua and Barbuda
Porteur leader : Marine Ecosystem Protected Area – MEPA Trust
Dates : N/A
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Summary
In September 2017, Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda, causing severe destruction among critical habitats of the Codrington Lagoon. To support the recovery of the Codrington Lagoon, Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers (TAAR) provided a grant to Marine Ecosystems Protected Area (MEPA) Trust for the restoration of the mangrove. The project seeks to protect the people of Barbuda through mangrove replanting that would serve as a buffer against storm surge and provide a suite of ecosystem services above and below the water.
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The Marine Ecosystems Protected Area (MEPA) Trust was awarded with a grant for the restoration of the mangrove. The project seeks to protect the people of Barbuda through mangrove replanting that would serve as a buffer against storm surge and provide a suite of ecosystem services above and below the water. Before the replanting, an assessment is conducted to identify the best suited species of mangrove for the area.
Outcomes
The Project is still ongoing. However, mangroves that were lost due to the impact of hurricane Irma, have been replanted and are now growing well.
Synergies and partnerships have been significantly important in this project.
The funds are limited. The project mainly relies on volunteering work of community members and consultants.
Partners
Technical partners: Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers (TAAR), Marine Ecosystem Protected Area (MEPA) Trust Inc., Waitt Institute
Financial partners:Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers (TAAR), Marine Ecosystem Protected Area (MEPA) Trust Inc.