For Immediate Release: August 7, 2008
Contact: Chris Macaluso
(225) 342-3968
chris.macaluso@la.gov

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal will be joined by Major General Doug O'Dell, Gulf Coast Recovery Coordinator to make an announcement at the Superdome in New Orleans at 6:40 PM.



WHO: Governor Bobby Jindal, Major General Doug O'Dell



WHAT: Governor Jindal holds press conference to make announcement



WHEN: TODAY, Thursday, August 7, 6:40 PM



WHERE: Superdome

Bienville Room, 200 Level

Gate A

Parking at VIP Entrance Poydras Side

1500 Poydras Street

New Orleans, LA, 70112

For more information please contact Chris Macaluso at (225) 342-3968 or by email at chris.macaluso@la.gov.

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The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority's mandate is to develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration master plan. For the first time in Louisiana's history, this single state authority will integrate coastal restoration and hurricane protection by marshalling the expertise and resources of the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation and Development, and other state agencies, to speak with one clear voice for the future of Louisiana's coast. Working with federal, state and local political subdivisions, including levee districts, the CPRA will work to establish a safe and sustainable coast that will protect our communities, the nation's critical energy infrastructure, and our bountiful natural resources for generations to come. The CPRA of Louisiana was established by Act 8 of the 1st Extraordinary Session of 2005.