(The Center Square) − Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has made significant headway in its mission to protect the state’s vulnerable coastline, showcasing 109 active projects in its latest annual report.
These initiatives include hurricane protection, wetland restoration, and community resilience efforts, all vital to mitigating the effects of erosion and climate change.
The CPRA recently highlighted 16 hurricane protection projects, including 15 in the engineering phase, while wetland restoration efforts dominate the agenda with 11 marsh creation projects under construction and 24 more in the pipeline. The authority also made strides in shoreline protection, barrier island rehabilitation, and hydrologic restoration.
A recently approved constitutional amendment will channel federal revenues from offshore wind projects directly into CPRA’s coastal fund. Authority Chair Gordy Dave expressed gratitude to voters, stating the new funding will allow Louisiana to reinvest millions into flood defenses and resident protection.