Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana

UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to Tropical Storm Francine, the upcoming Atchafalaya Master Plan webinar has been canceled. Stay tuned to our pages for an updated date and time. Stay safe, Louisiana!

Mayor David Camardelle has ordered evacuations for Grand Isle- https://lnkd.in/gbDw3cF8

Share your coastal research and projects at State of the Coast 2025! Proposals for sessions, oral presentations or poster presentations should fit into at least one of the following topics: 1. Coastal Law, Policy and Funding 2. Human Dimensions 3. Ecosystem Restoration 4. Renewable Energy 5. Preparing for Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation 6. Predicting and Planning for the Future of the Coast 7. Flood Risk Management: Coastal and Inland 8. Hydrology, Geomorphology and Ecology of the Coast 9. Managing Our Rivers for Multiple Uses 10. Disaster Impacts, Mitigation and Recovery 11. Economic Opportunities The deadline to submit proposals for sessions or oral presentations is September 23, 2024. Poster submissions are due October 15, 2024. Full details at https://lnkd.in/g7H5x2Tn Join us in New Orleans May 20-22, 2025. Hosted by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, with partners The Water Institute and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… It’s football season in Louisiana! And we’re all about strong defense—on the field and along our coast! We're tackling coastal erosion to protect Louisiana for many seasons to come! 🏈🌊 #DefendTheCoast

We're excited to add some new faces to #TeamCoastal! Today, we welcomed our newest members at CPRA with a field trip next door to explore the LSU Center for River Studies! 🌊 Tour Director Nancy Broussard guided them around the state-of-the-art facility dedicated to coastal restoration and river management while sharing her impressive knowledge of Louisiana's coastal history. Interested in scheduling a tour? Email [email protected] or call 225.342.4604 for more information! 

Join us for a public webinar to introduce the upcoming Atchafalaya Master Plan! This meeting will: ✅ Provide information about the development of the plan ✅ Include a presentation from CPRA ✅Offer an opportunity for the public to bring questions or concerns about the plan (opportunities for official public comment will be provided later in the plan development process) Join webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gBKpQmZs What is the Atchafalaya Master Plan: This comprehensive Master Plan aims to understand the System's current state and prioritize its future management to maximize ecosystem functions and support continued human use. The plan will be the cornerstone to guide future investments in caring for the Atchafalaya River System for decades to come. For more information on the Atchafalaya Master Plan, please visit https://lnkd.in/gSF9bE3f.

Today, on the anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Ida, we reflect on the determination and progress that has transformed Louisiana’s coast. From strengthened hurricane protection systems that shield our communities to restored wetlands that secure our lines of defense, the journey has been long but transformative.🌱🌊 Thanks to the relentless efforts of our partners and the support of our communities, Louisiana is stronger and more prepared than ever. #LouisianaStrong #EnvironmentalProgress #CommunitySupport #HurricaneKatrina #HurricaneIda #CoastalTransformation

Exciting news from yesterday's board meeting! We announced over $37 million in grant funding for critical coastal projects in Louisiana.🎉 This includes $25.5 million from the RESTORE Council to advance our Adaptive Management Program, which integrates new data to enhance our coastal protection efforts. Additionally, NOAA has recommended $10 million for the Chandeleur Islands Restoration Project, which will enhance the resilience, function and longevity of this vital barrier island chain. NOAA has also proposed $12 million for The Nature Conservancy’s GulfCorps Resilience Collaborative, which will implement nature-based solutions across the Gulf Coast, benefiting Louisiana and other states by restoring habitats, building oyster reefs, and enhancing community resilience to coastal hazards. These combined efforts represent a significant investment in the future of Louisiana’s coast and the protection of our communities. Read full release here: https://lnkd.in/gMffinSd #CoastalRestoration #Louisiana #CPRA #GulfCoastResilience 

Yesterday afternoon, we had the privilege of joining U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy for a tour of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Complex (WCC) led by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West! During his visit to coastal Louisiana, Sen. Cassidy met with several Parish Presidents and coastal leaders to discuss key issues affecting our state including ways to increase flood prevention, economic development and federal funding. 🌱 Did you know? The WCC in Belle Chasse is the largest pumping station in the world!🤯 It provides a critical protection barrier for multiple coastal communities including Plaquemines, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes by reducing flood risk in the wake of natural disasters. ⛈️ Read more about Sen. Cassidy’s visit here: https://lnkd.in/g4vGCQDY

ICYMI: On Aug. 8th, we officially broke ground on Phase 2 of the Houma Navigational Canal (HNC) Lock Complex in Dulac, La.! 🚧 “The sooner that we can move plans from the pages of our Coastal Master Plan to constructed projects in vulnerable areas of need, the more protection and peace of mind we can offer to the families who call those areas home,” said CPRA Executive Director Glenn Ledet, Jr. #OurCoast #CoastalProtection #LouisianaStrong