An aerial with a closer view of the containment dike on the right

An aerial with a closer view of the containment dike on the right. One interesting feature to note is the multiple outlets pumping sediment onto the island. East Timbalier Island was sediment starved, the pumping of sediments onto the marsh platform is helping the island to accrete.

Photo Location: Louisiana, East Timbalier Island, Lafourche Parish
Photo Date: Summer 1999