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2019 Archive
National Flood Insurance Program and Coastal Insurability Subcommittee of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
Wed, Dec 18, 2019 -- 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 3
900 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 18, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 5
900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update/Year in Review - Bren Haase, CPRA
Draft Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Plan - Bren Haase, CPRA
Draft Fiscal Year 2021 Atchafalaya Basin Plan - Brian Lezina, CPRA
Mid-Basin Sediment Diversion Program Update - Brad Barth and Brian Lezina, CPRA
Restore Partnership Fund - Brian Lezina, CPRA
Jefferson Parish Christmas Tree Program - Lauren Averill, Jefferson Parish
Approved Minutes of the December Board Meeting
Video of the Meeting
RESTORE Council Funded Priorities List 3a Public Meeting
Tue, Dec 10, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Center for River Studies
100 Terrace Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 7082
Contact:
restorecouncil@restorethegulf.gov
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
Wed, Nov 06, 2019 -- 1:00 p.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 5
900 N. Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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State of the Coast 2020 Update - Kimberly Davis Rewyher, Coasltition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
The Coastal Index: The Water Management Economy and the Landscape of Opportunity in Southeast Louisiana - Dr. RObert Habans, The Data Center
The GNO Coastal Jobs Report - Lacy McManus, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
The Economic Impact of the Construction of the Mid-Barataria and Mid-Breton Sediment Diversions - Dr. Loren Scott, Loren Scott and Associates
Video of the Meeting
Approved Minutes of the Meeing
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 16, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 5
900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update - Bren Haase, CPRA
The Economic Impact of the Mid-Barataria and Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Projects - Dr. Loren C. Scott, Loren C. Scott & Associates, Inc.
RESTORE Updates - Greg Grandy, Chris Barnes and Vida Carver, CPRA
Resolution No. 2019-10-01 (Approval of submission of River Reintroduction Into Maurepas Swamp for RESTORE Bucket 2 funding consideration)
2023 Coastal Master Plan New Project Development Public Solicitation #2 - Stuart Brown, CPRA
DWH Recreational Use and Restoration Planning Update - Matt Mumfrey and Joe Wyble, CPRA
Louisiana Coastal Education and Water Literacy Efforts - Morgan Crutcher, Governor's Office
Update on LA Center of Excellence - Alyssa Dausman,s Water Institute of the Gulf - Alyssa Dausman, Water Institute of the Gulf
Video of the Meeting
Approved Minutes of the Meeting
Atchafalaya River Basin Project Solicitation Public Meeting
Thu, Oct 03, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m.
Bayou Sorrel Library
33415 Highway 75
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Contact:
225-342-7308
Atchafalaya River Basin Project Solicitation Public Meeting
Wed, Oct 02, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m.
Henry Guidry Memorial Park Recreation Building
1015 Park Road
Henderson, LA 70517
Contact:
225-342-7308
Atchafalaya River Basin Project Solicitation Public Meeting
Tue, Oct 01, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m.
St. Martin Parish Library
201 Porter Street
St. Martinville, LA 70582
Contact:
225-342-7308
Atchafalaya River Basin Project Solicitation Public Meeting
Thu, Sep 26, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m.
Pointe Coupee Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness
7011 Mitchell Lane
Morganza, LA 70759
Contact:
225-342-7308
Atchafalaya River Basin Project Solicitation Public Meeting
Mon, Sep 23, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m.
Morgan City Auditorium
728 Myrtle Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
Contact:
225-342-7308
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Edward A. Dufresne Community Center
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway
Luling, LA 70070
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update – Bren Haase, CPRA
West Shore Hurricane Protection System Update – Travis Byland, CPRA; Nick Sims, USACE; Monica Gorman, Pontchartrain Levee District
Louisiana Watershed Initiative Update – Pat Forbes and Alex Carter, OCD
Water Quality Trading Initiative – Jonathan McFarland, DEQ
The State’s Coastal Program: A Student’s Observations – Milan Mardia, Senior at Jesuit High School
Ongoing Efforts Concerning Louisiana Sediment Diversions – Brian Lezina, CPRA
Approved Minutes of the CPRA September 18, 2019 Board Meeting
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
Wed, Sep 11, 2019 -- 10:00 a.m.
Westbank Council Chambers
General Government Building, 2nd Floor
200 Derbigny Street
Gretna, LA 70053
National Flood Insurance Program and Coastal Insurability Subcommittee of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
Wed, Sep 04, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 3
900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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Status of the National Flood Insurance Program in Louisiana - Cindy O'Neal, Department of Transportation and Development
Louisiana Watershed Initiative Floodplain Management Modeling and Strategies - Pat Forbes, Office of Community Development
CPRA Investments in Flood Risk Mitigation - Bren Haase, CPRA and Ignacio Harrouch, CPRA
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 by Rep. Maxine Waters (H.R. 3167) - Governor's Office of Coastal Activities
House NFIP Reform 2019 Section by Section
Senate National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 by Senators Bob Menendez, BIlly Cassidy, and Cindy Hyde-Smith - Section by Section Michael Eby, Senator Cassidy's Office
Video of Meeting
Approved Minutes of the Meeting
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Aug 21, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 5
900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update - Bren Haase, CPRA
Hurricane Barry Response and Assessment 0 Bren Haase, Greg Grandy
Essential Fish Habitat Update - Windell Curole, South Lafourche Levee District
Bayou Chene Barge Removal - Ignacio Harrouch, CPRA
Outcome Based Performance Contracting Update - Maury Chatellier, CPRA
FY 2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund - Request for Proposals - Kent Bollfrass, CPRA
Report on Louisiana Seafood Future - Brian Lezina, CPRA; Patrick Banks, LDWF; Robert Twilley, LA SeaGrant
Video of Meeting
Approved Minutes of the Meeting
Coastal Connections
Tue, Aug 06, 2019 -- 5:00
Port Sulphur Community Center
278 Civic Drive
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Contact:
225-342-3968
***CANCELLED*** Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
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Contact:
225-342-3968
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
Wed, Jul 10, 2019 -- 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Cancelled
Governor’s Advisory Commission – Diversion Subcommittee Meeting
Mon, Jul 08, 2019 -- 11:00 a.m.
Center for River Studies
100 Terrace Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Southwest Coastal Public Meeting
Thu, Jun 27, 2019 -- Open House 6:00 p.m., Presentation 6:30 p.m.
Gueydan High School
Auditorium
901 Main Street
Gueydan, LA 70542
Contact:
225-342-7308
coastal@la.gov
Southwest Coastal Public Meeting
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 -- Open House 6:00 p.m., Presentation 6:30 p.m.
Abbeville High School
Auditorium
1305 Wildcat Drive
Abbeville, LA 70510
Contact:
225-342-7308
coastal@la.gov
Southwest Coastal Public Meeting
Tue, Jun 25, 2019 -- Open House 6:00 p.m., Presentation 6:30 p.m.
Cameron Parish Police Jury West Annex
148 Smith Circle
Please note that when you input the physical address in a GPS System, it takes you to Johnson Bayou, not our office. Please confirm directions to the venue ahead of time.
Cameron, LA 70631
Contact:
225-342-7308
coastal@la.gov
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 19, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center
346 Civic Center Blvd
Houma, LA 70360
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update – Bren Haase, CPRA
NOAA 2019 Tropical Season – Frank Revitte, NOAA
Mississippi River High Water Event & Emergency Flood Protection Efforts update – Sarah Stone, USACE; Ignacio Harrouch, CPRA; Tim Matte & Bill Hidalgo, St. Mary Levee District
Mississippi River High Water Event & Emergency Flood Protection Efforts update – Ignacio Harrouch, CPRA;
Mississippi River High Water Event & Emergency Flood Protection Efforts update – Tim Matte & Bill Hidalgo, St. Mary Levee District
Morganza to the Gulf and Storm Surge: Terrebonne Parish Flood Protection – Gordon “Gordy” Dove; Reggie Dupre, Jr., Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District
Lafourche Parish Flood Protection – Jimmy Cantrelle, Lafourche Parish President; Dwayne Bourgeois, North Lafourche Levee District
Lafourche Parish Flood Protection - Windell Curole, South Lafourche Levee District
Bayou Lafourche Update – Ben Malbrough, Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
Federal Cost Re-evaluation of Morganza to the Gulf – Mark Wingate, USACE
Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex – Ignacio Harrouch, CPRA; Mitch Marmande, Delta Coast Consultants
Approved Minutes of June 19, 2019 Meeting
Southwest Coastal Public Meeting
Tue, Jun 18, 2019 -- Open House 6:00 p.m., Presentation 6:30 p.m.
West Cal Arena and Event Center
401 Arena Road
Sulphur, LA 70665
Contact:
225-342-7308
coastal@la.gov
Southwest Coastal Public Meeting
Mon, Jun 17, 2019 -- Open House 6:00 p.m., Presentation 6:30 p.m.
Lake Charles Civic Center
900 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact:
225-342-7308
coastal@la.gov
Coastal Connections
Mon, Jun 10, 2019 -- 4:30
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 LA-23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Contact:
225-342-3968
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, May 15, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Center for Coastal and Deltaic Solutions
Riverfront Gallery Room, 3rd Floor
1110 River Road S.,
Baton Rouge,, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update - Bren Haase, CPRA
Governor’s Advisory Commission Annual Report – Charles Sutcliffe and Lindsay Cooper, Governor’s Office
LA SAFE Update – Pat Forbes and Mathew Sanders, OCD
Flood Risk and Resilience Program Overview – Stuart Brown, CPRA
National Flood Insurance Program Initiative – Dwayne Bourgeois, North Lafourche Levee District; Caitlin Berni, and Ileana Ledet, GNO, Inc.’s Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance
Approved Minutes of May 15, 2019 Meeting
South Central Coast Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study Public Meeting
Wed, May 15, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Morgan City Auditorium
728 Myrtle Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
Contact:
South Central Coast Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study Public Meeting
Tue, May 14, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cade Community Center
1688 Smede Highway
St. Martinsville, LA 70582
Contact:
Upper Barataria Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study Public Meeting
Thu, May 02, 2019 -- 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
St. Charles Parish Emergency Operations Center
15026 River Road
Hahnville, LA 70057
Contact:
Upper Barataria Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study Public Meeting
Wed, May 01, 2019 -- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thibodaux Library
705 West Fifth Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Contact:
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
Wed, May 01, 2019 -- 10:00 a.m.
LaSalle Building
LaBelle Room
617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
***POSTPONED*** Coastal Connections
Thu, Apr 25, 2019 -- 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 LA-23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Contact:
225-342-7308
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Apr 17, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
LaSalle Building
LaBelle Room
617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update - Bren Haase, CPRA
Oil Spill Restoration Priorities Update - Greg Grandy, CPRA
Oyster Lease Moratorium Lifting Committee Update - Cole Garrett, LDWF
2019 Louisiana Statewide Exercise Update - Jim Waskom, GOHSEP
Approved Minutes of the April 17, 2019 Board Meeting
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Mar 20, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 6
900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968
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CPRA Implementation Update - Bren Haase, CPRA
Approval of the Fiscal Year 2020 Coastal Annual Plan - Bren Haase, CPRA
Misissippi River High Water Update - Heath Jones, USACE
Coastal Louisiana Levee Consortium Annual Report - Windell Curole, South Lafourche Levee District, Dwayne Bourgeois, North Lafourche Levee District
Mid Basin Sediment Diversion Program Update - Brad Barth, CPRA
Master Plan Environmental Scenarios Update - Subsidence - Krista Jankowski, CPRA
Preliminary Assessment of Barrier Island Restoration Impacts at the Isle Dernieres, Terrebonne Parish, La - Darin Lee, CPRA
Approved Minutes of the March 20, 2019 Meeting
Video of Meeting
Coastal Connections
Tue, Mar 19, 2019 -- 4:30
Buras Auditorium
35619 Hwy 11,
Buras, LA 70041
Contact:
225-342-3968
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 20, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
the Pavilion of Two Sisters at City Park
1 Victory Ave
New Orleans, LA
Coastal Connections
Wed, Feb 06, 2019 -- 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Braithwaite Auditorium
1253 LA-39
Braithwaite, LA 70040
Contact:
225-342-7308
Atchafalaya Basin Program Public Hearing
Wed, Feb 06, 2019 -- 5:30 p.m. Open House/6:00 p.m. Public Hearing
Henry Guidry Memorial Park Recreation Building
1015 Park Road
(Next to Henderson City Hall, 1007 Amy St.)
Henderson, LA 70517
Contact:
225-342-7308
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
Wed, Feb 06, 2019 -- 10:00 a.m.
Basin Delta Room
Center for Coastal Solutions
1110 River Road S.
Baton Rouge, LA
Atchafalaya Basin Program Public Hearing
Tue, Feb 05, 2019 -- 5:30 p.m. Open House/6:00 p.m. Public Hearing
Bayou Sorrel Library
33415 Highway 75
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Contact:
225-342-7308
Annual Plan Public Hearing
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 -- 5:30 p.m. Open House/6:00 p.m. Public Hearing
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center
Meeting Room 3
316 Civic Center Boulevard
Houma, LA 70360
Contact:
225-342-7308
Annual Plan Public Hearing
Wed, Jan 30, 2019 -- 5:30 p.m. Open House/6:00 p.m. Public Hearing
The Atrium
Lakefront Airport
6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70127
Contact:
225-342-7308
Annual Plan Public Hearing
Tue, Jan 29, 2019 -- 5:30 p.m. Open House/6:00 p.m. Public Hearing
Lake Charles Civic Center
Jean Lafitte Room
900 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Contact:
225-342-7308
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 16, 2019 -- 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana State Capitol
House Committee Room 5
900 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Contact:
225-342-3968