Coastal Protection and
Restoration Authority

April 17, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has awarded a contract advancing a major coastal restoration effort in southwest Louisiana that will restore wetlands, improve marsh drainage, and strengthen resilience for coastal communities. CPRA recently awarded…

March 27, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced six recipients of a combined $6 million in 2026 Parish Matching Program awards at its recent board meeting on March 18. The Program is a funding opportunity that…

March 24, 2026

BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will take place on Monday, March 30, 2026, providing numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with one another and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff.…

March 18, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. – Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (CPRA) voted unanimously to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Plan. “The FY 2027 Annual Plan keeps us committed to our mission to restore, strengthen, and preserve…

March 17, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has awarded a contract for a coastal restoration project in St. Bernard Parish that will create marsh, reduce wave energy, and enhance long-term stability in the Delacroix area. The…

February 25, 2026

Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently completed restoration of the Terrebonne Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Bird Island, a major nesting area for a variety of colonial waterbird species, such as the Brown Pelican,…

February 20, 2026

The Louisiana and Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Groups have approved a final restoration plan with projects to address injuries to natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Final Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment #1: Restoring Wetlands, Coastal, and Nearshore…

December 30, 2025

In 2025, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) delivered some of the most impactful work in its history, advancing major coastal restoration and protection efforts across Louisiana’s coast. The year included 12 new construction starts totaling $429 million…

December 19, 2025

Plaquemine, LA – Officials from the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and Iberville Parish celebrated the completion of the Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch Improvement Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a major upgrade to one of the…

December 17, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. – During its meeting last Wednesday, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (CPRA) presented the R. King Milling Distinguished Coastal Service Award to Janice Lansing, who served as the agency’s Chief Financial Officer from 2010 through…