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USACE Selects CPRA’s River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp as Mitigation for West Shore Lake Pontchartrain
January 23, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) received confirmation that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District selected the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp (MSP) as a mitigation feature for the…
CPRA and Parish Officials Celebrate Coastal Progress in St. Bernard Parish
January 20, 2023
SHELL BEACH, La. – Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) joined parish officials to celebrate progress on coastal restoration projects in St. Bernard Parish. CPRA Chairman Chip Kline and Executive Director Bren Haase were joined by St.…
Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation Reconvening with New Chair
January 10, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities are pleased to announce the reconvening of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation today with new chair Karen…
2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan Available for Review
January 6, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana’s 2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan is now available online for public review and comment. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is tasked with updating the master plan every six years. Now the fourth edition…
CPRA Receives Authorizations for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
December 19, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) received approval of permits and permissions to build and operate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This major milestone completes USACE’s…
CPRA Applauds Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022
December 16, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – Legislation heading to President Joe Biden’s desk will play a critical role in the ongoing efforts to protect and restore coastal Louisiana. Last night the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 (NDAA), which…
USACE Breaks Ground on New Humble Canal Floodgate
December 9, 2022
MONTEGUT, La. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) joined federal, state and local officials today in celebrating the start of construction for a new Humble Canal Floodgate, marking the first segment of the critical 98-mile Morganza to the Gulf…
State Identifies Additional Strategies to Enhance Holistic Coastal Resilience
December 1, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – Following two years of engagement, vulnerability assessments, and the exploration of adaptation options to better meet the needs of coastal Louisiana’s residents now and into the future, twelve state agencies have released “resilience report cards.” The report cards,…
NFWF Awards More Than $5 Million for Projects in Louisiana
November 23, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced that a Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) project was one of three impacting Louisiana that were awarded over $5.49 million in funding through the America the Beautiful…
CPRA and LDWF Announce Completed Wax Lake Campground Renovation Project
November 17, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced today the reopening of the Wax Lake Outlet Campground in the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area (ADWMA) in…