Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation will receive updates on coastal announcements, offshore wind strategic planning, and Southwest Louisiana coastal projects. Presentations include Just Imagine SWLA, offshore wind considerations, and project updates from the USACE and CPRA. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of informational items and public comment.
- Offshore Wind for Louisiana & Strategic Planning Considerations presentation by Cameron Poole, GNO Wind Alliance
- Southwest Coastal Project Update by Colonel Cullen Jones, USACE
- Calcasieu-Sabine Large Scale Marsh and Hydrologic Restoration Project Update by Katie Freer, CPRA
- Just Imagine SWLA presentation by Jill Galmarini and Sara Judson, Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana
- Coastal Announcements from the Office of the Governor
Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation will discuss and vote on a resolution in support of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan. Policy updates include the CPRA Long-term Financial Outlook, the 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report, and a presentation on holistic coastal resilience. Legislative updates cover the 2024 Annual Plan and HB99, which concerns funds from alternative energy production in the coastal area. The meeting also includes establishment of subcommittees and a public comment period.
- Vote on resolution supporting the 2023 Coastal Master Plan
- CPRA Long-term Financial Outlook presentation by Charles Sutcliffe
- 2023 Climate Action Plan Annual Report by Olivia Ledet
- HB99 by Orgeron: Funds from Alternative Energy Production in the Coastal Area
- Establishment of subcommittees for commission organization
Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation is holding its first meeting of 2023, which includes a relaunch of the commission and an overview of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan. Members will discuss formulating recommendations and identify issues for future meetings. The meeting is largely procedural and introductory.
- Relaunch of the Governor's Advisory Commission with introduction of members and expectations
- Overview of the 2023 Coastal Master Plan by Stuart Brown of CPRA
- Discussion on formulating recommendations
- Identification of issues for future meetings