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You still have time to be join us in Lafitte for a unique event that will provide a high level overview of Louisiana’s coastal land loss crisis. Together, we will take a closer look at restoration and flood protection projects specific to the Lafitte area. It all starts at 4:30 on Wednesday, Feb. 15 with a special open house. The evening will also include small group discussions and the opportunity to talk directly to representatives of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Jefferson Parish and Office of Community Development. This event will be entertaining and informative with a little bit of a twist. Not only will you learn about coastal restoration from the experts, you will also get the chance to actually go see where local restoration projects are occurring.

There are a lot coastal restoration projects in the works around Barataria Bay and you can get a first-hand look. Join CPRA’s Barry Richard for a two hour trip into the heart of the Barataria Basin to see these projects up close. You will see the Dupont Marsh and Ridge Creation site, along with several important shoreline protection projects. This is a rare opportunity to see and learn about these projects.

Go to crcl.org for more details and to register for the meeting and the field trip. It’s free, but space is limited, so don’t delay. t’s going to be fun, exciting, and most importantly, informative. Dinner and door prizes included!





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