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CPRA Awards Construction Contract for First Increment of River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp
July 17, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) awarded the contract for the first construction increment of the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project (MSP). South-Louisiana-based Phylway Construction, LLC will complete “Reach 6” of the project,…
TLCD’S Reggie Dupre Presented R. King Milling Distinguished Coastal Service Award
June 26, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (CPRA) presented the R. King Milling Distinguished Coastal Service Award to Reggie Dupre, Executive Director of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District (TLCD). The award was established in 2022 to…
This iconic Louisiana island chain is disappearing. Can a plan to restore much of it work?
May 28, 2024
This new restoration plan has its roots in efforts to restore natural resources damaged from the BP spill and are more specifically aimed at enhancing and preserving the chain’s use by a myriad of wildlife, including more than 170 species…
Gov. Landry, CPRA Applaud Unanimous Passage of Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Plan
May 16, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA - Gov. Jeff Landry and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today commended the Louisiana Legislature for unanimously passing the agency’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Plan. Filed as House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 25 by Rep.…
CPRA Announces 2024 Parish Matching Program Awards
May 15, 2024
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced six recipients of a combined $7 million in 2024 Parish Matching Program awards. The Program is a funding opportunity that partners directly with Parish governments to support restoration…
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.…