STATUS UPDATE FOR CPRA January 26, 2011

 Study combines Cong. Boustany Recon with LCA Chenier Plain Effort  Cost Share Agreement signed in Jan  Scoping meetings held in Mar  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

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