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Corps and state agree to coastal studies in Southwest Louisiana |
Posted on Thursday, January 08, 2009 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 8, 2009 Contact: Amanda Jones, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans: 504-862-1914 Chris Macaluso, Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities: 225-342-3968
NEW ORLEANS—The Corps of Engineers and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) have agreed to a 50-50 cost share feasibility study on hurricane protection and coastal restoration features in Southwest Louisiana.
The estimated $8.8 million feasibility study is anticipated to be complete in 24 months and will cover Vermillion, Cameron and Calcasieu parishes.
“This study will be the basis for future implementation of hurricane protection and coastal restoration in Southwest Louisiana,” said Col. Alvin B. Lee, New Orleans District commander.
The study will include an environmental impact statement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coordination Act report, engineering appendix with baseline cost estimates, a real estate supplement, and other supporting appendices documenting the formulation of hurricane protection and coastal restoration alternatives in Southwest Louisiana.
"This is a big step forward in efforts to provide the best possible hurricane protection and coastal restoration for our communities in the southwestern portion the state that have been hard hit by two storms in the past three years,” said CPRA Chairman Garret Graves. “This agreement will lead to solutions in an integrated manner - coastal restoration and hurricane protection. This represents the future of coastal resiliency in Louisiana.”
The feasibility study represents the first time comprehensive coastal protection has been examined for Southwest Louisiana.
The cost share agreement is expected to be signed by all parties by Jan 14, 2009.
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