FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2007
www.gov.state.la.us

Contact Chris Macaluso
Governors' Office of Coastal Activities
225-342-3968
225-229-2051
chris.macaluso@la.gov

VIEW LIVE: Governor discusses historic adoption of comprehensive master plan for coastal restoration and hurricane protection

BATON ROUGE - Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco discusses the Louisiana Legislature's historic adoption of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's comprehensive master plan for coastal restoration and hurricane protection today at 10:30 a.m. The Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the plan Wednesday, marking the last step in the legislative adoption process. The master plan represents the first time in Louisiana's history that the restoration of coastal wetlands has been integrated fully with hurricane protection of coastal communities and the national assets located in the coastal zone.

To view this event live via the Internet visit www.gov.state.la.us at approximately 10:30 a.m. The event may also be available on channel 90 of the in-house television service on site at the Louisiana State Capitol.

10:30 a.m.
Governor's Press Room
State Capitol
Baton Rouge

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