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Three Barrier Island Projects Announced
September 16, 2019
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards outlined the details of a $160 million project to restore and nourish two barrier islands and one headland on the southern perimeter of the Terrebonne Basin on September 13.
CPRA Accepting Proposals for Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund
September 12, 2019
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is accepting proposals for the FY 2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund until October 18. This year the Partnership Fund has dedicated $1,000,000 in matching funds for projects addressing coastal conservation and restoration…
Louisiana official: State adapting to ‘new normal’ of climate change
September 11, 2019
Louisiana’s top official for coastal issues says state and local officials must learn to live with the “new normal” of climate change. Chip Kline, chairman of the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, acknowledged that not everyone agrees human activities…
Committee formed to address flood insurance program
September 10, 2019
The state has formed a new subcommittee to craft a unified approach to addressing issues with the flood insurance, especially in coastal communities.
Funding for North and South Lafourche Levee Districts
September 6, 2019
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards yesterday signed an agreement allocating a total of $41.7 million to Lafourche Parish levee districts for storm protection projects.
State to provide $42 million for Lafourche storm protection
September 6, 2019
Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced more than $42 million of state aid for eight hurricane protection projects in Lafourche Parish.
FY2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund Request for Proposals
August 30, 2019
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is accepting proposals for the FY 2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund until October 18, 2019.
Money secured to construct Bayou Lafourche pump station
August 30, 2019
State and local agencies signed an agreement on Wednesday that will finance the construction of a $65 million pump station at the head of Bayou Lafourche, improving its water quality and addressing saltwater intrusion at its base.
CPRA exploring private-public partnerships, issues request for 2020 proposals
August 27, 2019
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is now accepting proposals for its 2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund, which provides matching funds for projects addressing coastal needs.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum offers new interdisciplinary programs for 2019-20 school year
August 27, 2019
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum has recently released its 2019-20 "Adventure Planner," a guide for educators seeking to inspire a lifelong love of learning in their students.