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$122 Million Allocated for Post-Hurricane Ida Repairs to Grand Isle
June 3, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), will undertake $122 million in work to address Hurricane Ida-related damage to the Grand Isle Hurricane and Storm Damage…
CPRA Announces Start of Construction on the New Orleans Landbridge Project
June 2, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced the start of construction on the New Orleans Landbridge Shoreline Stabilization and Marsh Creation project along the eastern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and areas surrounding Lake…
Gov. Edwards Joins CPRA, Army Corps to Celebrate Completion of the Greater New Orleans Hurricane System
May 27, 2022
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other state, local, and federal officials to celebrate the completion of the Hurricane and Storm Damage…
CPRA Announces Passage of 2023 Annual Plan
May 26, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. –The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced the Louisiana Legislature's unanimous approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Plan. The plan outlines a $1.35 billion investment toward 142 active projects across South Louisiana. "The…
CPRA Announces Start of Construction on Biloxi Marsh Living Shoreline Project
May 12, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced the start of construction activities on the Biloxi Marsh Living Shoreline project in St. Bernard Parish. The project will create living oyster reefs and shoreline protection…
Gov. Edwards Celebrates Completion of Bayou Chene Floodgate
April 29, 2022
MORGAN CITY, LA - Gov. John Bel Edwards today joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the St. Mary Levee District for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Bayou Chene Floodgate. The permanent structure…
CPRA Announces Completion of Cameron Meadows Marsh Creation Project
April 19, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA - The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced completion of the Cameron Meadows Marsh Creation and Terracing Project in Cameron Parish northwest of Holly Beach. Nearly 2 million cubic yards of sediment were dredged from…
Gov. Edwards Announces $150 Million in Surplus Funding for Coastal Restoration and Protection Projects
April 7, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today in announcing his proposal to allocate $150 million in surplus funding toward coastal restoration and…
CPRA Announces Coastal Industry Week Events
March 22, 2022
BATON ROUGE, LA – Coastal Day at the Legislature will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This year, Coastal Day will be preceded by Coastal Industry Week to increase opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with CPRA staff and learn more about ongoing projects…
CPRA Announces Start of Construction on Rosethorne Tidal Protection Project
February 25, 2022
JEAN LAFITTE, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced the start of Phase 1 construction on the Rosethorne Tidal Protection project. The $34 million project is the second of 10 high-priority flood risk reduction projects planned…