The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is hosting four formal public hearings to provide coastal Louisiana residents and stakeholders an opportunity to review and comment on the 2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan, the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Plan, and the 2024 Atchafalaya Basin Program Annual Plan on Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Burton Coliseum Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles.

The hearing will include an open house beginning at 3:30 p.m., followed by a presentation and public comment session from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Participants may share their comments verbally or in writing. All comments heard during the public hearings will be recorded by a court reporter. If, due to a disability, you require special assistance to participate, please contact the CPRA Administrative Assistant, at P.O. Box 44027, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4027 or by telephone at (225) 342-7308, at least five working days prior to the hearing.

Interpretation and translation services can also be provided upon request by contacting coastal@la.gov.

Public comments may be submitted for the plan now through March 25, 2023via email, regular mail, or in person at one of four upcoming public hearings.

Submit Feedback for the 2023 DRAFT Coastal Master Plan

• Send an email tomasterplan@la.govor fill out the online public comment form.
• Send comments in writing to CPRA Master Plan Comments, 150 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
• Attend a public hearing and provide comments during the public comment period

Submit Feedback for the FY 2024 DRAFT Annual Plan or DRAFT Atchafalaya Basin Program Annual Plan

• Send an email to coastal@la.gov or fill out the online public comment form
• Send comments in writing to CPRA Annual Plan Comments/Atchafalaya Basin Program Annual Plan, 150 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
• Attend a public hearing and provide comments during the public comment period.