CPRA solicits proposals for Basin projects

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (is now accepting proposals for specific projects in the Atchafalaya River Basin in anticipation of its Atchafalaya Basin Program Annual Plan for fiscal year 2024.

CPRA will accept proposals from various sources including academia, parish governments, elected officials, agencies, non-governmental organizations, landowners, businesses, industry and the general public. Project nominations should include an explanation of the project need, how it addresses that need, the project location and the specific features of the project.

Project guidelines and formatting criteria may be found at http://coastal.la.gov/atchafalaya-basin-program/. Questions on the submission process and requirements can be emailed to Alicia.McAlhaney@la.gov. CPRA will also hold three public meetings starting at 5:30 p.m. on the project solicitation process:
The first will be Tuesday at the Port of Morgan City Emergency Operations Center (second floor Command Center Room, 7327 La. 182.
7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380

Projects will be screened on the basis of (1) consistency with Coastal Master Plan objectives and principles; (2) geographic areas with issues of water quality, sedimentation, and public access; (3) non-duplication of submissions previously turned down, unless justifiable in light of changing conditions, and (4) adequate information with sufficient detail for thorough evaluation. Note that detailed cost and land area estimates are not required for each project type.