Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature Set for April 22, 2019
Led by Coast Builder’s Coalition, the day will include remarks from Governor John Bel Edwards and coastal legislators, a partnerships panel, information and discussion at the Capitol with legislators, CPRA industry update, tours of the LSU Center for River Studies and the lower Mississippi River model, and a reception to cap off the day. Discussions will include, but will not be limited to, this year’s $700 million plus coastal annual plan, dedication of surplus dollars to coastal projects and much more.
**Updated: There will be an exciting announcement related to #ClosesttotheCoast… stay tuned!!
2019 COASTAL DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE
Monday, April 22, 2019
Agenda* (subject to change)
12-1pm
“Creating Coastal Partnerships” Lunch Panel (4th floor Press Room of Capitol)
1:30 – 2:30pm
Address from Governor Edwards and legislative panel on coastal issues (4th floor Press Room)
2-5pm
Outreach to legislators in House and Senate Chambers in support of coastal efforts (Capitol lobby)
3:30- 4:30pm
CPRA industry briefing on upcoming projects (LSU Center for River Studies;Coastal Day Parking Maps Updated)
4:30-7:30pm
Coastal Day Reception (LSU Center for River Studies) sponsored by Restore the Mississippi River Delta, Coast Builders Coalition, and Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (Coastal Day Reception Flyer)
