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CPRA Extends Condolences to Family, Friends, and Colleagues of Water Institute CEO Justin Ehrenwerth
May 13, 2023
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority extends our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Justin Ehrenwerth, who led The Water Institute as President and CEO for the past seven years. Justin embodied what it…
Gov. Edwards Joins CPRA, Plaquemines Parish to Celebrate Completion of Spanish Pass Project
May 12, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and Plaquemines Parish officials today in cutting the ribbon on the Spanish Pass Increment of the Barataria Basin Ridge and Marsh Creation Project,…
Gov. John Bel Edwards Proclaims Coastal Industry Week in Louisiana
April 24, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana is celebrating the organizations around the state working proactively toward a more sustainable and resilient coast. Gov. John Bel Edwards officially proclaimed April 24th - April 28th as Coastal Industry Week for the state. “I…
CPRA Board Approves 2023 Coastal Master Plan and FY 2024 Annual Plan
April 19, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board (CPRA) voted unanimously to approve the 2023 Coastal Master Plan and the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plan. The Coastal Master Plan is a living document that is required…
CPRA Announces Coastal Industry Week Events
April 18, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. — Coastal Day at the Legislature will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023. This year, Coastal Day will kick off Coastal Industry Week to increase opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority…
House of Representatives Passes Parity in Revenue Sharing for Coastal States
March 30, 2023
Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, reforms GOMESA and initiates revenue sharing from offshore wind for the first time. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Chip Kline applauds the…
CPRA and CTAC to Host Networking Event on Coastal Day
March 28, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Coastal Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) are teaming up to provide companies an opportunity to network as part of Coastal Day 2023. CPRA and CTAC will host…
CPRA Receives NFWF Funding Allocation for Construction of Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
March 8, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Board of Directors approved the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) request to dedicate $660 million toward construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. This funding represents the final…
CPRA Announces Coastal Science Assistantship Recipients
March 3, 2023
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana (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…
Gov. Edwards Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary of World-Class Center for River Studies
February 23, 2023
BATON ROUGE, La. - Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards joined officials from Louisiana State University (LSU), the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), and local and federal elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Garret Graves,…