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February 1, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will hold the following public hearings to receive public comments on the Fiscal Year 2024 Draft Atchafalaya Basin Program Annual Plan. Monday | February 6 | 5:30 PM Iberville Parish…
January 31, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - North Louisiana residents have an opportunity to learn about two of the biggest issues affecting the state's future at an upcoming meeting in Shreveport. Join leaders from the Governor’s Climate Initiatives Task Force, the Louisiana Coastal…
January 23, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) received confirmation that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District selected the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp (MSP) as a mitigation feature for the…
January 20, 2023
SHELL BEACH, La. – Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) joined parish officials to celebrate progress on coastal restoration projects in St. Bernard Parish. CPRA Chairman Chip Kline and Executive Director Bren Haase were joined by St.…
January 10, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities are pleased to announce the reconvening of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation today with new chair Karen…
January 6, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana’s 2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan is now available online for public review and comment. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is tasked with updating the master plan every six years. Now the fourth edition…
December 19, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) received approval of permits and permissions to build and operate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This major milestone completes USACE’s…
December 16, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – Legislation heading to President Joe Biden’s desk will play a critical role in the ongoing efforts to protect and restore coastal Louisiana. Last night the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 (NDAA), which…
December 9, 2022
MONTEGUT, La. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) joined federal, state and local officials today in celebrating the start of construction for a new Humble Canal Floodgate, marking the first segment of the critical 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf…
December 1, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – Following two years of engagement, vulnerability assessments, and the exploration of adaptation options to better meet the needs of coastal Louisiana’s residents now and into the future, twelve state agencies have released “resilience report cards.” The report cards,…