Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board will hear updates on the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System, a 2023 year-end review, and the FY25 draft annual plan. An executive session will address two lawsuits: a notice of intent to sue under the Endangered Species Act regarding the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project, and a lawsuit by Plaquemines Parish Government. Public comment will be taken.
- Update on Permanent Canal Closure & Pumps for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System by Col. Cullen Jones, USACE
- 2023 Year End Review by Bren Haase
- FY25 Draft CPRA Annual Plan and Atchafalaya Basin Annual Plan
- Executive session on Endangered Species Act lawsuit re Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
- Executive session on Plaquemines Parish Government v. CPRA
The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The session primarily consisted of reports on 2023 project completions, a status update on canal closure pumps, and a presentation of the FY 2025 Draft Annual Plan.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board will hear updates on CPRA implementation, the Southwest Coastal Program, and offshore wind revenue projections. Presentations on the Marine Mammal Stranding Network and Marsh Maneuvers are also scheduled. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Offshore Wind Revenue Projections – Dr. Stephen Barnes, Kathleen Blanco Policy Center, UL
- CPRA Implementation Update – Greg Gandy, CPRA
- Southwest Coastal Program Update – Brian Lezina, CPRA
- Federal Update – Neal McMillin, Governor’s Office
- Marsh Maneuvers – Branson Melancon, Louisiana 4-H Youth Wetlands Program
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff and guest presentations regarding coastal project updates, offshore wind revenue, and federal funding matters.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The CPRA Board will receive updates on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion mitigation, federal projects (saltwater sill, Neptune Pass, canal closures), Chandeleur Island erosion and deposition, and the 2029 Coastal Master Plan. The Parish Partnership Program rollout will also be presented. Public comment is scheduled.
- Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion mitigation update
- Federal update on saltwater sill, New Orleans to Venice, Neptune Pass, and permanent canal closures & pumps
- Chandeleur Island erosion and deposition (E&D) update
- 2029 Coastal Master Plan update
- Parish Partnership Program rollout
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The session consisted primarily of implementation updates on coastal restoration projects, federal water barrier reports, and a preview of the 2029 Coastal Master Plan.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The CPRA Board will receive federal and local updates regarding the Morganza to the Gulf and West Shore Lake Pontchartrain projects. The meeting includes discussions on adaptive management, integrated river management, and implementation progress.
- Federal update on Morganza to the Gulf and West Shore Lake Pontchartrain
- Local update on Morganza to the Gulf and other levee projects
- Update on Adaptive Management Program
- Update on Integrated River Management as Second Term Coastal Priority
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The session consisted primarily of progress updates on coastal restoration projects and federal funding reports; no new contracts or ordinances were decided.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The CPRA Board will review updates on implementation, restoration partnerships, and the Nicholls Coastal Center. The meeting includes briefings on bird colony restoration and the legal impacts of Sackett v. EPA on coastal Louisiana.
- CPRA Implementation Update
- Briefing on Impact of Sackett v. EPA on Coastal Louisiana
- Bird Colony Restoration in Louisiana presentation
- Restoration Partnership Update
- Update on Nicholls Coastal Center
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates regarding active coastal projects, bird colony restoration, and federal funding.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board is meeting to receive updates and discuss several items, including a briefing on the Supreme Court's Sackett v. EPA decision affecting wetlands regulation, an update on the Morganza to the Gulf project, and a discussion on blue carbon markets. The board will also hear updates on the National Estuarine Research Reserve, Louisiana Flood ID, and legislative and federal matters.
- Briefing on Impact of Sackett v. EPA on Coastal Louisiana
- Morganza to the Gulf Update
- Blue Carbon Market Discussion
- National Estuarine Research Reserve Update
- Louisiana Flood ID Update
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received updates on 113 active coastal projects, the Atchafalaya NERR timeline, and legislative funding appropriations. No new policy decisions were recorded.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board will hear updates on the State of the Coast, CPRA projects, and USACE activities, and will vote on a resolution regarding FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0.
- State of the Coast 2023 presentation by Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
- CPRA implementation update by Bren CPRA
- USACE update including Permanent Canal Closures & Pumps, 2023 Hurricane Season, and Upper Barataria Basin
- Update on LaBranche East Marsh Creation
- Board action required on Risk Rating 2.0 Resolution
The Board approved the Risk Rating 2.0 Resolution and the meeting agenda and minutes. Members received implementation updates on 109 active coastal projects and a status report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding pump station readiness for the 2023 hurricane season.
- Approved Risk Rating 2.0 Resolution (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The CPRA Board will meet to discuss updates on the implementation of coastal protection programs. The meeting includes required board actions regarding the 2023 Coastal Master Plan and the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plan.
- Board action required for 2023 Coastal Master Plan
- Board action required for FY 2024 Annual Plan
- CPRA Implementation Update
- Legislative and Federal updates from the Governor's Office
The Board approved the 2023 Coastal Master Plan, which includes 65 restoration projects and 12 structural risk reduction projects. It also adopted the FY 2024 Annual Plan, a $1.62 billion investment in coastal protection. The board received updates on active projects and federal legislative efforts.
- Adopted 2023 Coastal Master Plan (Unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2024 Annual Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The CPRA Board will receive updates on the Diversion Program, the Labranche Shoreline Protection Project, and various hurricane protection systems. The meeting includes a discussion on the long-term financial outlook for the Coastal Program.
- CPRA Implementation Update
- Diversion Program Update
- Labranche Shoreline Protection Project Update
- Updates on New Orleans to Venice Protection Project, West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection System, PCCP, and Grand Isle & Vicinity
- Long-Term Financial Outlook for Coastal Program
The board received progress updates on hurricane protection systems, marsh creation, and the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. Officials discussed the long-term financial outlook and the need for new revenue streams before oil spill funding ends in 2031. No new contracts or ordinances were voted on during the session.
- Approved amended agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board will hear updates on the Calcasieu-Sabine Large Scale Marsh Creation project, Southwest Coastal and MRGO ecosystem restoration, and the Climate Initiatives Task Force Annual Report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of informational presentations and routine procedural items.
- Calcasieu-Sabine Large Scale Marsh Creation and Hydrologic Restoration Project update
- Updates on Southwest Coastal and Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Ecosystem Restoration
- Climate Initiatives Task Force Annual Report presentation
The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The session consisted of updates on 100 active coastal projects, federal revenue sharing, and the Louisiana Climate Action Plan Annual Report. No new project contracts or policy changes were voted on.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana has scheduled a public meeting for January 18, 2023. The agenda contains only the notice of the meeting time and location.
The board approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Officials presented updates on 95 active projects, the Draft 2023 Coastal Master Plan, and the Draft FY 2024 Annual Plan. Several grants were announced for wetland restoration and hydrologic enhancement projects.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Awarded $150,000 to Apache Minerals, LLC
- Awarded $404,643 to CRCL - Central Wetlands Reforestation Collective
- Awarded $45,000 to Vermillion Parish - South Pecan Island Hydrologic Enhancement
- Awarded $56,250 to St. John the Baptist - Sunset Park Restoration and Recreation
- Awarded $150,000 to Ducks Unlimited - Carencro Bayou Bank line Restoration and Restoration
- Awarded $194,107 to Sankofa Community Development Corporation - Sankofa Wetland Park