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It is estimated that approximately 23,000 acres of wetlands are presently impacted by nutria. The chance of restoring or even slowing the degradation of coastal marshes in Louisiana will be hampered considerably without sustained reduction of nutria populations.
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The Coastwide Nutria Control Program is funded through The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA). |
Click on these links to learn more: Please check back for the 2008-2009 CNCP application. Click here for CNCP information and updates. Click here to download the Nutria in Louisiana brochure. Nutria for human consumption
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The Louisiana
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged
with the responsibility of managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant
natural resources.
