PDF: 5/16/2018) AgCenter update to Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority on roseau cane scale research.

The topics discussed in the attached PDF:

• Roseau cane in Louisiana provides several ecological services including erosion control
• Roseau cane can grow up to 9-12 feet tall, 2/3 of the biomass is in the rhizomes
• What are Roseau cane die-offs?
• What factors could be responsible for die-offs?
• Objective: Describe the current state of the project and future opportunities
• Timeline of the events
• How the initial funding is being used?
• LA-39: Marsh restoration in Lower Plaquemines
• How the federal funds will be used?
• If more funds become available, additional projects to develop a management plan
• Gap 1: Where is the problem and how fast Roseau is dying?
• As Roseau cane dies, areas become invaded by elephant ear, water hyacinth and giant salvinia
• Gap 2: What are the implications of die-offs?
• What we can do now?
• How we will use this information?
• We thank agencies and people who are contributing to this effort
• Developing a management plan for Roseau cane must be a multidisciplinary effort