Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

This document provides an update from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority regarding its ongoing coastal protection, restoration, and conservation initiatives. It details projects completed and new construction started in 2025 across Louisiana's various coastal regions, including shoreline stabilization, marsh restoration, home elevations, and hurricane protection projects. The update also covers the timeline for the 2026 Annual Plan and mentions the progress on the 2029 Coastal Master Plan.

This document, presented by the Louisiana Hypoxia Working Group to the Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Restoration & Protection, outlines the strategic direction and goals of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Action Plan. The plan aims to achieve an interim 20% reduction of nitrogen and phosphorus loading from the Mississippi-Atchafalaya River Basin to the Gulf by 2025. The overarching goal is to reduce the five-year running average areal extent of the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone to less than 5,000 square kilometers by 2035. The plan emphasizes the critical need for increased funding and active participation to overcome past challenges and achieve these environmental targets.

This document, presented to the Governor's Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation, outlines the US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District's activities and future vision. It provides an FY25 regulatory rollup, details applicant best practices, and offers a comprehensive overview of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA). The vision for CWPPRA emphasizes continued program growth, funding through FY26, alignment with the State Master Plan, and the strategic goal of constructing 100,000 net acres of wetlands in Louisiana.

This document provides an implementation update from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. It details 106 active projects, categorized by type including hurricane protection, marsh creation, and shoreline protection. The update highlights specific project progress, such as the completed Terrebonne HNC Island Restoration, and announces significant funding awards like the FEMA grant for West Belle Headland Repair. It also covers federal funding earmarks for Louisiana's coast and upcoming construction announcements for priority projects.

This document details a comprehensive plan for Parishwide Coastal Projects within St. Tammany Parish, focusing on environmental restoration, protection, and habitat enhancement. Key initiatives include marsh creation, breakwater restoration, artificial reef construction, living shoreline development, and hydrological restoration across various locations such as Salt Bayou, Slidell, Tchefuncte River, and Lake Pontchartrain. The plan outlines specific project phases, estimated costs, and funding mechanisms, with an overarching goal to safeguard and restore coastal ecosystems and infrastructure.