16 U.S.C. § 3956

General provisions

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(a) Additional authority for Corps of Engineers

The Secretary is authorized to carry out projects for the protection, restoration, or enhancement of aquatic and associated ecosystems, including projects for the protection, restoration, or creation of wetlands and coastal ecosystems. In carrying out such projects, the Secretary shall give such projects equal consideration with projects relating to irrigation, navigation, or flood control.

(b) Study

The Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to study the feasibility of modifying the operation of existing navigation and flood control projects to allow for an increase in the share of the Mississippi River flows and sediment sent down the Atchafalaya River for purposes of land building and wetlands nourishment.

(Pub. L. 101–646, title III, § 307, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4787.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2006–2006 · leading case: Arkansas Wildlife Fed'n v. Arkansas Soil & Water Conservation Comm'n, 233 S.W.3d 615 (Ark. 2006).

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Arkansas Wildlife Fed'n v. Arkansas Soil & Water Conservation Comm'n, 233 S.W.3d 615 (Ark. 2006). “” 16 U.S.C. § 3956 (a). The ASWCC finally asserts that based on federal case law, such as Louisiana Public Service Commission v.”

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