{
  "projectDescription": "Coral reefs provide protection from extreme wave events by dissipating large amounts of wave energy. The effectiveness of these reefs in dissipating wave energy and reducing storm surge and coastal hazards is a function of water depth, coral reef morphology, wave properties (wave height and frequency), among others. The study is using wave observations and computational fluid dynamics to analyze the wave energy reduction characteristics of two candidate locations in Puerto Rico at which coral reef restoration activities are in progress or planned for the near future. These observations and simulations were used to estimate the performance of coral reef restoration scenarios. Improving the understanding of the complex interaction between coral reef’s hydrographic dynamics, reef condition, benthic spatial heterogeneity, and carbonate budget dynamics is critical to understand the long-term persistence of the ability of coral reefs to buffer wave action and the impacts of extreme events.  Coral reef surveys were used to test multiple hypotheses regarding the structuring of coral communities and their role in buffering wave energy. Wave environment monitoring for model calibration was used to test various spatial designs of coral reef restoration simulations. This information is helpful in the future design coral restoration projects for coastal protection.",
  "program": "Community-based Restoration",
  "name": "NE Puerto Rico Wave Attenuation Modeling Project",
  "id": "4619",
  "state": "Puerto Rico",
  "state_abbr": "PR",
  "region": "SER - Southeast",
  "constructionStartDate": "2017-09-30 00:00:00.0",
  "nepaStatus": "Complete",
  "nepaCompliance": "Programmatic EIS for RC",
  "fedLeverage": "0",
  "nonFedLeverage": "0",
  "accompReportStatus": "Completed",
  "accompReportDate": "2021-12-30 00:00:00.0",
  "accompAcresMilesFlag": "N",
  "accompVolFlag": "N",
  "accompDebrisFlag": "N",
  "status": "Completed",
  "locations": [
    {
      "latitude": "18.35271",
      "longitude": "-65.5723",
      "county": "Sonoma County",
      "city": "Jenner",
      "congDistrict": "At Large",
      "riverBasin": "Willow Creek-Russian River",
      "huc": "180000000000"
    }
  ],
  "species": [
    {
      "species": "palmata",
      "genus": "Acropora",
      "commonName": "Coral, elkhorn",
      "populationName": "Caribbean and Western Atlantic",
      "listingStatus": "Threatened",
      "nmfsManagedFlag": "N"
    }
  ],
  "partners": [
    {
      "name": "Sociedad Ambiente Marino"
    }
  ],
  "strategies": [
    {
      "name": "Coral",
      "primaryFlag": "Y"
    }
  ],
  "techniques": [
    {
      "name": "Research/recommendations/surveys"
    }
  ],
  "monitoring": [
    {
      "fishCommEnhanceFlag": "N",
      "monitorResultId": "9B6910E2-1402-F111-8407-001DD80DB62A",
      "tier1Agreement": "Y",
      "tier1CompleteDt": "2021-12-30 00:00:00.0",
      "tier1CompleteFlag": "N",
      "tier1Flag": "N",
      "tier2Flag": "N",
      "monitorConductFlag": "Y"
    }
  ],
  "accomplishments": [
    {
      "description": "The study will evaluate the benefits of coastal protection that coral reefs provide within the NE Puerto Rico and Culebra Island HFA.",
      "name": "Action in habitat blueprint (describe, what area?)",
      "category": "NOAA Priorities"
    },
    {
      "description": "Extensive dissemination of the proposed project was achieved right after project's approval. A final press release will be completed once final products are accepted by NOAA.",
      "name": "Outreach products",
      "category": "Community Enhancement - Education & Outreach"
    },
    {
      "quantity": "18.0",
      "units": "number of meetings",
      "description": "Eighteen technical presentations conducted through the  project, as well as multiple seminars for the general public. These have included several seminars for the general public where information regarding this project has been discussed, in combination with other components of coral restoration.",
      "name": "Meetings",
      "category": "Community Enhancement - Education & Outreach"
    }
  ],
  "funding": [
    {
      "mechanism": "NOAA Restoration Center",
      "activityType": "Planning and Assessment",
      "fyAwarded": "2017",
      "noaaContribution": "200,000.0",
      "noaaFundingFlag": "N",
      "otherNonFedContribution": "66,442.0",
      "partnerContribution": "74,138.0",
      "sourceProgram": "Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency",
      "partner": {
        "name": "University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras",
        "fedAgency": "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)"
      }
    }
  ]
}