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A curation of the latest news regarding coastal erosion in Louisiana
2019:
November 5, 2019:
Louisiana hopes to fight coast erosion by mimicking nature
November 1, 2019:
Save the Swamp: But, Beware the “Rougarou”
October 28, 2019:
Coalition seeks more offshore revenue
October 24, 2019:
CPRA Seeks Project Ideas for Sustainable Coast Master Plan
October 16, 2019:
Loren Scott report measures positive impact of south Louisiana sediment diversions
October 16, 2019:
Building sediment diversions could add $3.1 billion, 4,000 jobs to local economy, study says
October 16, 2019:
New Study Shows Construction of Sediment Diversions Will Deliver Significant Economic Benefits
October 3, 2019:
Louisiana hopes to fight coast erosion by mimicking nature
September 26, 2019:
CPRA Soliciting New Projects for Atchafalaya Basin Program
September 13, 2019:
Gov. Edwards, Terrebonne Officials Announce Three Barrier Island Projects
September 5, 2019:
Funding Agreements Signed for North and South Lafourche Levee Districts
August 28, 2019:
CPRA, LDEQ, and Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District Sign Innovative Agreement for Critical Pump Station
August 23, 2019:
Fiscal Year 2020 Conservation and Restoration Partnership Fund Request for Proposals
August 6, 2019:
Gov. Edwards Announces Partnership to Extend Shoreline Protection Project in Cameron Parish
July 19, 2019:
CPRA Partners with Grand Isle Independent Levee District on Grand Isle Protection Project
July 3, 2019:
Queen Bess Island Restoration Contract Awarded to Pontchartrain Partners, LLC Project Scheduled to Begin in August
April 26, 2019:
Louisiana’s Share of Federal Offshore Oil & Gas Revenue in FY19 Increases 14.4 Percent Over Previous Fiscal Year
April 17, 2019:
Many Louisiana Coastal Projects Being Funded With Billions of Dollars Resulting From Deepwater Horizon Fines and Settlements
April 8, 2019:
CMAR Contractor Selected for Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion
March 29, 2019
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Queen Bess Island Restoration Project Greenlighted
March 27, 2019
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CPRA Pledges $80 Million for Permanent Floodgate Across Bayou Chene
March 21, 2019
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CPRA Extends Comment Period for Regulation
March 21, 2019
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CPRA Board Unanimously Approves $748 Million Coastal Spending Plan for Fiscal Year 2020
March 7, 2019
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CPRA Awards Construction Contract for Northwest Turtle Bay Marsh Creation Project Extending Barataria Landbridge in Jefferson Parish
March 4, 2019
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CPRA Says Levee Emergency Rule In Effect
February 22, 2019
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ADVISORY: FEBRUARY 22, 2019 West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Project Partnering Agreement Signing Ceremony Scheduled
February 14, 2019
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CPRA’s Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Receives Federal Dashboard Approval
January 28, 2019
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CPRA Releases Draft Fiscal Year Annual Plan 2020
January 28, 2019:
CPRA seeks public comment on Draft Annual Plan Fiscal Year 2020 Public Hearings Scheduled
January 23, 2019
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ICYMI Gov. Edwards Commits More Than $350 Million to Louisiana’s Coastal Program, Appoints CPRA Chair
January 16, 2019
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CPRA Reports Eleven Projects totaling $869 Million in 2018
January 11, 2019:
CPRA Extends Comment Period for Regulations – Updated
2018:
November 19, 2018:
Louisiana to receive $161.4 million for Terrebonne Basin Barrier Island System
September 18, 2018:
CPRA Soliciting New Project Ideas for Development of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan
September 17, 2018:
CPRA selected by NAS to host Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowship recipient
September 17, 2018:
Parish Flood Risk and Resilience Capability and Capacity Assessment
September 14, 2018:
CPRA launches traveling exhibit in Louisiana libraries
August 24, 2018:
CPRA Extends Deadline for Receiving Statements of Interest and Qualifications for Outcome-Based Performance Contracts
August 15, 2018:
Plaquemines Parish Soil Boring Issues, Procedures Discussed at CPRA August Board Meeting
August 15, 2018
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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Announces Multi-Agency Campaign to Improve Coastal Resilience
June 28, 2018
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Associated Press Issues Correction on Reported Claims by Plaquemines Parish President
June 22, 2018
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CPRA Board Meeting in Review, June 2018
June 22, 2018
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CPRA Solicits Proposals for Outcome Based Performance Contracting
June 19, 2018
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CMAR Contractor Selected for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
June 19, 2018
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RESTORE Council Approves Louisiana’s $20 million Parish Matching Opportunities Program
June 13, 2018
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Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group to Hold Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana
June 12, 2018
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CPRA to Discuss Coastal Master Plan Cornerstone Project in Southwest Louisiana
June 8, 2018:
Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Annual Meeting
May 31, 2018:
Attorney who won legal battles for Louisiana after Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill receives Coastal Stewardship Award
May 31, 2018:
CPRA Delivers Louisiana Coastal Basins Report at State of the Coast Conference
May 23, 2018:
ICYMI: CPRA head responds to anti-diversion claims
May 18, 2018:
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Draft Supplemental Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Elmer’s Island Access Project Modification
May 18, 2018:
CPRA May Board Meeting in Review
May 11, 2018:
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustees Release Draft Supplemental Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment Elmer’s Island Access Project Modification
May 11, 2018:
APPROVED: Louisiana coastal restoration spending plan for FY 2019 unanimously adopted with bi-partisan support in State House and Senate
May 7, 2018:
CPRA to highlight ongoing and future work at State of the Coast Conference 2018
April 18, 2018:
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustees Release Final Barataria Basin Strategic Restoration Plan
April 18, 2018:
CPRA’s RESTORE Parish Matching Amendment
April 17, 2018:
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Louisiana Trustees Release Draft Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment #4: Nutrient Reduction (Nonpoint Source) and Recreational Use
April 9, 2018:
CPRA Issues Guidance for Certification and Use of New and Existing Banks in Louisiana’s Natural Resource Damage Restoration Banking Program
April 3, 2018:
Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Anticipated Permit Decision Moved up to November 2020
February 21, 2018:
Engineering and Design Contractor Selected for Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion
February 21, 2018:
CPRA Board approves Coastal Program Annual Plan with Authorization to spend $566 Million in FY2019: Next stop, 2018 Regular Legislative Session
February 8, 2018:
MOU Update
January 26, 2018:
CPRA Executes MOU that Implements 2-Yr Expedited Permitting for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
January 19, 2018:
RESCHEDULED: Louisiana Trustees’ Public Meeting to be held January 24th
January 19, 2018:
Mid-Barataria CMAR Pre-Submittal Meeting Canceled
January 4, 2018:
Pursuant to a requested hearing held by CPRA on December 29, 2017, CPRA will be taking ADDITIONAL WRITTEN COMMENTS WITH REFERENCE TO THE OYSTER LEASE ACQUISITION AND COMPENSATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT RULEMAKING NOTICED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2017, Comments may be submitted until January 12, 2018 @ 4:30 p.m.
2017:
December 18, 2017:
CPRA to hold public hearing regarding Oyster Lease Acquisition Compensation Program rule amendment at on December 29, 2017
December 6, 2017
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CPRA Program funds $100,000 Coastal Science Assistantships to Students Pursuing Master of Science Degree at Louisiana Universities
December 6, 2017:
CPRA Program funds $100,000 Coastal Science Assistantships to Students Pursuing Master of Science Degree at Louisiana Universities
November 20, 2017:
Informational Stakeholder Meeting – Outcome Based Performance Contracting (OBPC)
October 18, 2017:
$1.2 billion in coastal projects in Southeast Louisiana spotlighted at CPRA’s October board meeting
October 11, 2017:
CPRA highlights coastal projects sponsored with CWPPRA partners
October 5, 2017:
CPRA Solicits Proposals for Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Engineering and Design
September 28, 2017:
CPRA provides $2.7 million for flood protection improvements in St. Mary Parish
September 20, 2017:
CPRA Board updated on funding programs, partnerships and Center for River Studies
September 1, 2017:
Louisiana again urges Federal forgiveness of New Orleans post-Katrina infrastructure debt
August 31, 2017:
CPRA Announces $19.5M Grant for its Adaptive Management Program Under the RESTORE Act
August 25, 2017:
Data is now available for download at the Master Plan Data Viewer!
August 10, 2017:
Sediment Diversions Drive Strategy to Keep Louisiana Above Water
August 2, 2017:
International firm tapped to oversee design of Mid-Barataria diversion
July 21, 2017:
Engineering and Design Contractor Selected for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
July 3, 2017:
CPRA Opens $20M Initial Solicitation for its RESTORE Act Parish Matching Opportunities Program
July 3, 2017:
CPRA Delivers Second Legislative Report for Proposed Rule to Amend the Louisiana Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act
June 21, 2017:
The RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana Announces Awardees to Receive First Round of Oil Spill Grants
June 16, 2017:
CPRA Outlines to White House Environmental Review and Permitting Challenges Affecting Coastal Master Plan Implementation and Potential Solutions
June 14, 2017:
CPRA to Host Informational Meeting for Mid-Barataria CMAR
June 2, 2017:
State Legislature Approves 2017 Coastal Master Plan
May 30, 2017:
Executive Office of the President Council on Environmental Quality responds to Governor Edwards
May 19, 2017:
CPRA to Hold Public Hearing on Revisions to Proposed Rule for Natural Resource Damage Restoration Banking Program
May 17, 2017:
CPRA Board updated on POTUS response to Declaration of Coastal Emergency
May 8, 2017
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CMAR Overview and FAQ
May 2, 2017:
Governor and legislators praise Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan
April 20, 2017:
2017 Coastal Master Plan approved by CPRA Board
April 20, 2017:
CPRA Publishes Proposed Rule to Establish Compensation Schedule Program
April 19, 2017:
Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Louisiana Coast
April 4, 2017:
CPRA Releases Draft Initial Operations Plan for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Permitting Process
April 3, 2017:
Louisiana’s First Amended RESTORE Act Plan Approved for $811.9M
March 31, 2017:
CPRA Delivers Second Legislative Report for Proposed Rule to Establish Natural Resource Damage Restoration Banking Program
March 29, 2017:
Student Poetry Contest – Louisiana’s Coast: Why is it Important?
March 21, 2017:
Louisiana’s Largest Coastal Project Completed Below Port Fourchon
March 16, 2017:
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Quarterly Progress Report
March 16, 2017:
CPRA Exploring All Means of Financing Coastal Protection and Restoration
March 14, 2017:
Coastal Caminada Restoration Important to Economic Future of Port Fourchon, America’s Largest Energy Port
March 3, 2017:
Gov. Edwards Sends President Trump List of Priority Coastal Protection Infrastructure Projects
March 3, 2017:
CPRA Awards E & D Contracts for Deepwater Horizon NRDA Restoration Projects
February 3, 2017:
CPRA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Rule to Establish Natural Resource Damage Restoration Banking Program
January 25, 2017:
Executive Order Expediting Environmental Reviews and Approvals For High Priority Infrastructure Projects
January 20, 2017:
The State of Louisiana’s First Amended RESTORE Plan – January 18, 2017
January 20, 2017:
Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Releases First Final Restoration Plan
January 20, 2017:
CPRA Publishes Proposed Rule to Establish Natural Resource Damage Restoration Banking Program
January 13, 2017:
CPRA releases 2017 Master Plan Data Viewer
January 4, 2017:
Third-Party Environmental Impact Statement Contractor Selected for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
2016:
November 30, 2016:
Public Hearings Being Held on CPRA’s 2017 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan and the Fiscal Year 2018 DRAFT Annual Plan
November 30, 2016:
CPRA Announces Draft First Amended State RESTORE Plan
November 15, 2016:
NFWF Awards More Than $245 Million for Master Plan Projects in Louisiana
November 11, 2016:
Bayou Lafourche Saltwater Control Structure Ribbon Cutting
November 1, 2016:
RESTORE Council awards grants for Gulf-wide Restoration to Louisiana for Marsh Creation and Living Shoreline Projects
October 20, 2016:
Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group Releases First Draft Restoration Plan
October 12, 2016:
CPRA Solicits Proposals to Conduct Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Environmental Impact Statement
September 30, 2016:
RESTORE Council awards first grant for Gulf-wide Restoration to Louisiana for Barrier Island Project
September 27, 2016:
Coastal Leaders Gather To Address Restoration Operations And Financing
September 15, 2016:
Community Conversations Being Held Across Coastal Louisiana to Inform Development of the 2017 Coastal Master Plan
August 26, 2016:
Louisiana’s 2017 Coastal Master Plan Modeling Update #3 – Webinar
August 25, 2016:
The Water Institute to Host Expert Panel on Diversion Planning and Implementation Meeting
August 23, 2016:
CPRA Board publishes Project Application and Prioritization Criteria for GOMESA Infrastructure Funding Program
August 3, 2016
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Major Hurdle Cleared to Bring Restoration and Protection to Southwest Louisiana Communities; Only Congressional Action Remains
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