Aug 19, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardLouisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Master Plan 2028
The Atchafalaya Master Plan is designed to manage the Atchafalaya River System's sediments and water to maximize ecosystem functions and support continued human uses. The plan addresses critical challenges including excessive sedimentation, habitat degradation and loss, recreational and commercial access limitations, hydrologic modification, water quality degradation, and system flood capacity. It outlines a development process that includes establishing goals, identifying and screening projects, and modeling candidate projects, with plan completion targeted for 2027-2028.