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March 12, 2024
Contact: coastal@la.gov
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.
Coastal Industry Week Webinars
Leading up to the Coastal Day events, CPRA will facilitate five technical webinar sessions on topics relevant to the projects being implemented in the coastal zone. The format will include presentations on design and construction project details, followed by time for questions and discussion. The sessions will use the Zoom webinar platform.
When: Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Virtual via Zoom
- Monday, March 18th – CPRA Marsh Creation Design Guidelines – Updates and Improvements Presented by Russ Joffrion
- Tuesday, March 19th – Chandeleur Islands Engineering and Design Update Presented by Todd Baker
- Wednesday, March 20th – Sediment Management for a Sustainable Ecosystem Presented by Syed Khalil
- Thursday, March 21st – Illustrating Coastal Change Using High Tide Flooding and Historic Storms Presented by Stuart Brown
- Friday, March 22nd – Designing for the Birds: Considering Avian Habitat Needs in Coastal Restoration Projects Presented by Katie Freer (CPRA), Jon Wiebe (LDWF) and Eva Windhoffer (The Water Institute)
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86162721888
Or Telephone:
Dial: USA 215 861 0674
Conference code: 5918836
Business Networking and Matchmaking Events
As part of the activities happening Coastal Day, CPRA is hosting a unique networking opportunity in collaboration with the Coastal Technical Assistance Center andf APEX Accelerators at the LSU Center for River Studies. Attendees will be able to connect with leading companies in the coastal and water management sector during a morning of exclusive business matchmaking and networking
When: Monday, March 25
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 a.m.
Where: LSU Center for River Studies, 100 Terrace Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70802
About the Networking Event
Open networking will be available between 8:00 – 11:00 a.m throughout the LSU Center for River Studies. Attendees are encouraged to visit and engage with each other and with the numerous organizations providing resources and opportunities for businesses in the coastal and water management sectors.
About the Matchmaking Event
The Business Matchmaking Event will run from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. The matchmaking meetings are brief 10 minute sessions. The sessions are intended to be a fast-paced face-to-face meeting, reminiscent of speed dating, allowing prime contractors and potential subcontractors to discuss capabilities and subcontracting opportunities.
Who should attend?
The Coastal Day 2024 Business Matchmaking and Networking Events welcome prime and sub coastal construction contractors, professional and consulting services companies, as well as vendors specializing in the coastal and water management sectors.
Why attend?
This exclusive networking opportunity is designed to connect businesses and foster collaborations within the industry, offering a platform for valuable interactions and partnership exploration.
After registration, you will receive further details and scheduled meeting times if you signed up for the matchmaking. For any inquiries, please contact coastal@la.gov or paige@louisianactac.org.
Coastal Construction Project Forecast – CPRA Led
CPRA will present details on upcoming coastal construction projects that will be advertised for bid within the next 12 to 18 months. This session will focus on projects led by CPRA and will also include best practices on how to do business with the agency.
When: Monday, March 25
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Lasalle Building (LaBelle Room), 617 North Third St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802
OR Virtual via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85348112108
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 215 861 0674
Conference code: 5918836
Coastal Construction Project Forecast – Partner Led
CPRA will host a project forecast on upcoming partner-led construction projects that will be advertised for bid within the next 12 to 18 months. Short presentations on each project will be followed by a question and answer session.
When: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82284982515
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 215 861 0674
Conference code: 5918836
Additional Coastal Day Events:
12 p.m. — Lunch for Coastal Stakeholders
Oliver Pollock Room LDEQ Conference Center
602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge
Invitation Only. RSVP Here.
1 p.m. — Briefing with Governor Jeff Landry, CPRA Chairman Gordon Dove, and Legislators
4th Floor Press Room, State Capitol
900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge
2 p.m. — Tabling in Memorial Hall and Legislative Engagement
Memorial Hall and House and Senate Chamber
Louisiana State Capitol
900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge
3 p.m. — Stakeholder Panel: Valued Partners
Oliver Pollock Room LDEQ Conference Center
602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge
4:30 p.m. — Seafood Boil and Reception Sponsored by Coast Builders and Restore the Mississippi River Delta with support from Morganza Action Coalition
Pentagon Barracks
702 River Rd, Baton Rouge
Coastal Day Sponsors:
Restore the Mississippi River Delta | Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority | Coast Builders Coalition | Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Morganza Action Coalition | Chef’s Brigade
Stakeholder Panel Participants:
Ducks Unlimited | ConocoPhillips | Morganza Action Coalition | The Nature Conservancy | Port Fourchon | Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority