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CPRA Announces Coastal Science Assistantship Recipients
April 17, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced recipients of its annual Coastal Science Assistantship Program (CSAP). CSAP enables faculty members of Louisiana institutions to fund Master of Science students enrolled full-time at Louisiana colleges and…
Community Conversations for the 2029 Coastal Master Plan
April 5, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is partnering with Restore the Mississippi River Delta to bring you a series of “Community Conversations” as we begin to develop the 2029 Coastal Master Plan. We are…
Louisiana coastal authority sends $1.7 billion restoration, flood reduction plan to Legislature
March 15, 2024
A record $1.71 billion annual spending plan for coastal restoration and hurricane protection was unanimously approved for fiscal year 2025 this week by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority board of directors.
CPRA Receives Two Largest Grants Ever Awarded by RESTORE Council
March 13, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is now the recipient of the two largest grants ever awarded by the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council). This distinction comes following the announcement of the…
CPRA Announces 2024 Coastal Day Events and Webinar Series
March 12, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024, offering numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with each other and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff.…
CPRA and TLCD Announce Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex Moving to Phase 2 Construction
February 21, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District (TLCD) are pleased to announce that the Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Lock Complex project is moving into Phase 2 construction. TLCD awarded the construction…
Glenn Ledet Jr. Joins CPRA as Executive Director
February 14, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA – Following his appointment by Gov. Jeff Landry on January 31, Glenn Ledet Jr. began his role as the new executive director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today. Prior to accepting his new role…
Gov. Jeff Landry Announces New Appointments at Press Conference at Nicholls State University
February 1, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, on Nicholls State University campus, Governor Jeff Landry announced that Gordy Dove will be the Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), Glenn Ledet Jr. PE will be the Executive Director of CPRA,…
CPRA Announces 2024 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund Award Recipients
January 29, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana (CPRA) today announced recipients of its 2024 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund awards. The Partnership Fund is an annual funding opportunity that delivers on-the-ground restoration while also increasing collaboration with…
2023 Year in Review
December 29, 2023
In 2023, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority brought some of the largest, most transformational projects in history to life across our coast. The past year saw the completion of eight projects, valued at $227 million, and the beginning…