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Integrated Ecosystem Restoration & Hurricane Protection in Coastal Louisiana: FY 2014 Annual Plan

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) of Louisiana outlines the Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan, driven by Act 8 of the 2005 Special Session. The Plan details a three-year budget, project implementation projections, and a program progress assessment. Public meetings held across Louisiana highlighted support for coastal science initiatives and non-structural storm protection methods. Updates reflect current data, incorporating public feedback and emphasizing beneficial use of dredge materials and funding allocation for ecosystem restoration.

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Integrated Ecosystem Restoration & Hurricane Protection in Coastal Louisiana: FY 2014 Annual Plan

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  1. Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane Protection in coastal Louisiana:Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan Kyle Graham Deputy Executive Director CPRA committed to our coast

  2. Legislative Guidance • Act 8 of the 2005 1st Special Session created the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA). • Act 8 directs the CPRA to prepare an Annual Coastal Protection and Restoration Plan for submission to the legislature. • Act 523 requires the Annual Plan to include: • a three-year budget, • an implementation projection, and • a program progress assessment.

  3. Timeline

  4. Annual Plan Public Meetings FEB 19 Terrebonne Civic Center Room3Houma, LA FEB 20University of New Orleans Homer Hitt Alumni CenterNew Orleans, LA FEB 21Lake Charles Civic CenterJean Lafitte RoomLake Charles, LA Attended by 400 citizens and public officials

  5. DRAFT Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan Summary of Comment Themes • Comments were generally supportive of projects and initiatives outlined in the Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan. • Expressed appreciation of emphasis on coastal science initiatives and encouraged continued engagement and development of Louisiana scientists. • Acknowledged the importance of dedicating funds to non-structural methods of storm protection. • Acknowledged the importance of beneficial use of dredge material. • Included a number of suggestions for increased detail, organization and distribution of information.

  6. Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan Overview of Updates • Expenditures, project schedules, tables and maps have minor updates to reflect the most current information. • Changes made based on public comments: • Text was added to explain funding for non-structural program • Information was included regarding recently launched initiatives • Clarification was provided on anticipated start date for HSDRRS payback • Appendix A has been updated to reflect oil spill restoration planning priorities

  7. Projected Revenues

  8. Projected Expenditures Current Anticipated Revenues: $721,049,753

  9. Projected Project Expenditures

  10. committed to our coast

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