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CPRA Announces Over $37 million in Grants for Louisiana Coastal Projects
August 21, 2024
LULING, La. – At its monthly board meeting in Luling, La. today, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced grant funding totaling over $37 million dollars for coastal projects in Louisiana. The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council)…
Gov. Landry, CPRA Break Ground on Phase 2 Construction of the Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex
August 7, 2024
DULAC, La. – Today, Gov. Jeff Landry joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and federal, state, and local leaders to break ground on Phase 2 construction of the Houma…
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…
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…
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.…