K'Shira Benton Johnson

The board meeting featured detailed presentations regarding the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project and the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp project. Key discussion topics included project overviews, construction schedules for various project reaches, current project status, and historical background. The sessions provided updates on accomplishments, site features, integration plans, and construction progress.

The committee met to select nominees for the open Jefferson and Out-of-Jurisdiction seats on the Board of Commissioners due to vacancies. Members reviewed eligibility, created ballots for both positions, conducted voting, and performed a runoff vote for the Out-of-Jurisdiction vacancy. Ultimately, the committee voted unanimously to submit the selected names for each position to the Governor for approval and appointment.

The Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Plan for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana details the state's efforts in integrated ecosystem restoration and hurricane protection. It provides an implementation plan for FY 2019, outlining projects in planning, design, construction, and operation, maintenance, and monitoring. The plan includes three-year revenue and expenditure projections (FY 2019-2021) and emphasizes adaptive management, strategic partnerships, and leveraging diverse funding sources to achieve long-term coastal resilience and protection goals.

The Atchafalaya Master Plan outlines a strategy to guide future investments in the Atchafalaya River System by managing sediments and water to maximize ecosystem functions and support continued human uses. The plan is structured around four main objectives: promoting sustainable natural processes, providing suitable habitats for conservation and activities, sustaining unique cultural heritage, and fostering a viable working river system. It addresses key challenges such as excessive sedimentation, habitat degradation, and water quality issues through various solutions including hydrologic restoration, dredging, and sediment diversion.

The board meeting agenda includes an implementation update by the CPRA, a presentation regarding the Atchafalaya Basin Master Plan, a discussion on initiatives to make homes more resilient and affordable, and an update on the Coastwide Nutria Control Program.