Originally designed as 2 projects, CWPPRA combined them to realize significant cost-savings in mobilization and demobilization. The Caminada Headland Back Barrier Marsh Creation Project (CAM BBM) created 928 acres of marsh that will extend the life of the Caminada Headland Beach and Dune Restoration Projects by providing a platform upon which the beach and dune can migrate. This reduces the likelihood of the beach breaching and sediment being lost to the Gulf of Mexico. The project also nourishes emergent marsh and mangrove habitats behind approximately 8 miles of the Caminada Headland.
Construction on the containment dykes began on June 27, 2020. Hurricanes Zeta and Ida delayed completion. When Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, the northern dike repairs were nearly complete, and southern dike repairs were finished, with dredging only weeks away. The storm moved equipment, sand, and sand fencing, further hindering the project. An additional $8.8 million was granted to complete the work. Construction was completed in October 2022 and vegetative plantings were completed in April 2023. Total cost as of December 2024 is $50.9 million.