Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana

This week, we were happy to join the US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the beginning of Federal levee construction for the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico Storm Risk Reduction System, Reach A! “Today marks a significant step in protecting more than 200,000 residents in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes from hurricanes and other major storms,” said CPRA Chairman Gordon “Gordy” Dove. “The Reach A gap has long been a vulnerable point in the Morganza to the Gulf system, leaving Houma and nearby communities exposed to flooding, storm surge, and rising sea levels. With this groundbreaking, we are one step closer to closing that gap and offering these communities greater protection and peace of mind.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guVqF_eh

#TeamCoastal had a spooky fun time at the Rougarou Fest this weekend in Houma! 👻🎃 It was great chatting with everyone who stopped by to learn more about our efforts in protecting and restoring Louisiana’s coastline. We loved hearing your stories and sharing how we can all work together to safeguard our vital wetlands and waterways! 🌊

Amazing news for Southwest Louisiana!🎉 Yesterday, we were thrilled to join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the start of the Southwest Louisiana Coastal Project! This groundbreaking marks a huge step in making real progress towards elevating hundreds of homes and businesses in the region and providing Southwest Louisiana some long overdue protection from storm-surge-based flooding.🌊   “This project has demonstrated how coordination between local, state, and federal partners can lead to results that will create positive, generational change. We’re incredibly proud of the relationship we’ve built with Calcasieu, Cameron, and Vermilion parishes and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and today is evidence of how far we’ve come and how our cooperation can benefit Louisianans.” - CPRA Executive Director Glenn Ledet Jr.   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gSye8iJi

CPRA October 2024 Board Meeting: View the agenda here - https://lnkd.in/gXMTv4pj

🔔CPRA Monthly Board Meeting happening this Wednesday in Lake Charles!🔔 Tune in to hear updates on our coastal protection and restoration efforts happening in southwest Louisiana! See Agenda: https://ow.ly/9P1J50TL1Gm Can't make it in person? Join live stream here: https://ow.ly/1elL50TL1Gn

This week, Congressional staffers visited the #MorganzatotheGulf Hurricane Risk Reduction System. We visited key sites on the Houma Navigation Canal and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway #GIWW where the project will construct locks and gates to close the system during times of storms - but also maintain navigation on these busy waterways. Excellent visit to learn the strategies envisioned to balance navigation and risk reduction. We also saw how the levees handled #HurricaneFrancine’s storm surge, preventing flooding for thousands of residents in the parish. With this year’s significant hurricane season, the need to invest in this coastal risk reduction infrastructure is all too apparent. Thanks to Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana, Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District, North Lafourche Levee District, and Morganza Action Coaliton for hosting Holly Hendrix, Coby Sammis, Leah McPhearson, MPA, Christian Bergeron, and Caroline Theriot! The local, state, and federal partnership is vital to our success. Also the dolphins and bald eagles were out in full force!

Looks like we have a ~tiny~ bit of company on the Chandeleur Islands! 🐢 Endangered sea turtle hatchlings are back for the third year in a row, and they’re ready to waddle their way into the world—one tiny flipper at a time. Learn more about this turtlely awesome discovery here: https://lnkd.in/gg_3skPs

Without action, this critical habitat could disappear in just a few decades, breaking a vital link in the global migratory chain. But there’s hope! CPRA and our partners are “Unbreaking Barriers” by protecting and restoring this essential ecosystem. 🌱Learn more about how we're preserving over 6,000 acres of nesting and foraging grounds by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gcz2s964

Support the cause at State of the Coast 2025! As Louisiana grapples with coastal land loss, your business’s support is essential. You can make a tangible impact on our coastal economy, culture and future. Be a part of State of the Coast 2025 by becoming a sponsor today: https://lnkd.in/gNyFxCin

FIRST FREE SUNDAYS ARE BACK THIS SUNDAY OCT. 6!!🚨 We're excited to announce the return of First Free Sundays at the LSU Center for River Studies🌊 Open free to the public from 1-4 pm this Sunday. Can't wait to see y'all there!