The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has announced the Louisiana Legislature’s unanimous approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Plan.
The plan outlines a $1.35 billion investment toward 142 active projects across South Louisiana.
“The passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Plan marks the largest investment in the history of the state’s coastal program. With 81% of funding going directly toward construction, we’re reinforcing our commitment to making real and meaningful progress across our coast. The projects we’re constructing today will benefit Louisianans for generations to come,” said CPRA Chairman Chip Kline .
The FY 2023 Annual Plan includes:
“We are thrilled to see the unanimous passage of the 2023 Annual Plan,” said CPRA Executive Director Bren Haase . “It’s clear the restoration of our coast is a priority statewide, and we remain dedicated to ensuring a sustainable coast for the millions of people that call South Louisiana home.”
To learn more about the plan, visit ap23.coastal.la.gov .