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Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane Protection in coastal Louisiana: Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan. Kyle Graham Deputy Executive Director CPRA. committed to our coast. Legislative Guidance.
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Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane Protection in coastal Louisiana:Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan Kyle Graham Deputy Executive Director CPRA committed to our coast
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.
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
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.
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
Projected Expenditures Current Anticipated Revenues: $721,049,753