Louisiana 2012 Coastal Master Plan

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is developing the 2012 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan, the legislatively required five year update to the first coastal master plan published in 2007. The 2012 Master Plan will present a list of specific projects that the CPRA believes represent our best investments for the coast.

We anticipate releasing a DRAFT plan for public review and comment on January 12, 2012. The CPRA will host three public meetings (see below or click here for more details) in late January and the public comment period will remain open until February 25, 2012. We will present the plan to the Louisiana Legislature this spring for approval. Once approved, the plan will drive state action to protect and restore our dynamic coast.

Your attendance at the public meetings is critical to the future of our state and we want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on the 2012 Coastal Master Plan. Please come out and learn about our efforts and show that you are "Committed to Our Coast"! We will have an Open House between 1:00pm-5:30pm to learn about project selection, flooding risks, and how our landscape is changing. The formal public hearing will start at 5:30pm.



Monday, January 23, 2012 from 1:00pm - 7:30pm
University of New Orleans - Lindy Boggs Conference Center Auditorium
2045 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122


Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center - Room 3
346 Civic Center Boulevard
Houma, LA 70360


Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Charles Civic Center - Contraband Room
900 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601



In addition to the Master Plan, we will also present the Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Plan for public review and comment. The Annual Plan will outline a specific list of projects that will be the priority for the CPRA to develop or begin implementing and constructing during the upcoming fiscal year including the approximate costs for each project.

If you have any questions about the meetings, please let us know. We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks! Please feel free to send this announcement on to friends and family who may also be interested in the 2012 Louisiana Coastal Master Plan. For more detailed information and to download a copy of the draft Master Plan on January 12th, please visit www.coastalmasterplan.la.gov.