STATUS UPDATE FOR CPRA January 26, 2011. Study combines Cong. Boustany Recon with LCA Chenier Plain Effort Cost Share Agreement signed in Jan. 2009.

STATUS UPDATE FOR CPRA

January 26, 2011

Study combines Cong. Boustany Recon with LCA Chenier Plain Effort

Cost Share Agreement signed in Jan. 2009

Scoping meetings held in Mar. 2009 Feasibility Scoping Meeting – June

2010

Study GOAL = a Comprehensive Restoration and Protection Plan for Southwest Coastal LA

We continue to refine the vision of the State Master Plan for Southwest Louisiana

Measure screening and evaluation is underway

Ecosystem benefits and Engineering cost for measures are being developed

H&H Modeling is underway

The Project Delivery Team meets weekly

Measure types under consideration include: Shoreline stabilization Unique natural features restoration Marsh creation/restoration Hurricane risk reduction Hydrologic and salinity control

The study team will combine the best performing and cost effective restoration and risk reduction measures into alternatives

Feasibility report guidance is more risk adverse than at study initiation Review plan changes Sea level rise requirements

Project Management Plan may be revised once H&H modeling is complete

President’s Budget for FY 2011 does not include funds for Southwest Coastal

SCHEDULE

Tentatively Selected Plan – Oct 2011

Alternative Formulation Briefing – June 2012

Draft Feasibility Report – Sept 2012

The Report will be actionable: a quality authorization document

Contact Information [email protected]

[email protected]