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CPRA Soliciting New Project Ideas for Development of the 2029 Coastal Master Plan
July 14, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking project ideas from citizens, governmental agencies, and organizations for consideration in the state’s 2029 Coastal Master Plan, which will guide future coastal restoration and protection efforts.…
Governor Landry Announces Michael Hare as New Executive Director of CPRA
July 11, 2025
Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Michael H. Hare as the new Executive Director for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). “We are excited to announce Michael Hare as the new Executive Director of CPRA,” said…
Louisiana Legislature Unanimously Passes CPRA’s Historic $1.98 Billion Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan
June 23, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously adopted the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan, advancing a record-breaking $1.98 billion investment in coastal restoration and protection—the largest single-year investment in the program’s history.…
CPRA Awarded $60 Million RESTORE Grant to Build River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project
June 19, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded a $60 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) to support the construction of the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project (MSP),…
Draft Restoration Plan for Chandeleur Islands Released for Public Review
June 17, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group (LA TIG) and Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group have released the Draft Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment #1 (draft plan) for public review and comment. The draft plan proposes using…
CPRA Chairman Dove Celebrates Federal Legislation to Increase Coastal Revenue by Thirty Percent
May 9, 2025
The advanced legislation reforms the Gulf of Mexico* Energy Security Act by increasing the revenue sharing cap by $150 million yearly for the next decade. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Chairman Gordon Dove applauds…
CPRA Announces 2025 Coastal Day Events and Webinar Series
April 29, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, providing numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with one another and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff.…
CMAR Contractor Selected for Chandeleur Island Restoration Project
April 16, 2025
Baton Rouge, La. - Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has initiated Construction Management At-Risk (CMAR) pre-construction services on the Chandeleur Islands Restoration Project. CPRA has selected Weeks Marine, Inc. to provide the CMAR services for the State’s largest…
Clay Parker Joins CPRA as Deputy Director
April 15, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently welcomed Clay Parker as the agency’s Deputy Director. “I’m honored to join CPRA and contribute to the critical work of protecting Louisiana’s coast,” said Parker. “As someone…
CPRA Announces 2025 Parish Matching Program Awards
March 19, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced five recipients of a combined $6 million in 2025 Parish Matching Program awards. The Program is a funding opportunity that partners directly with Parish governments to support critical…