Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Government AdministrationLouisiana, United States51-200 Employees
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is a state government agency based in Baton Rouge that leads coastal restoration, hurricane protection, and community resiliency efforts. Its mandate is to develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive protection and restoration master plan for coastal Louisiana, working with federal, state, and local entities to safeguard communities, critical energy infrastructure, and natural resources for future generations. Operating within the government administration sector, CPRA serves as a coordinating body to establish and maintain a safe, sustainable coastline in partnership with levee districts and other subdivisions. The organization is headquartered in Baton Rouge and employs a workforce with capacity to support complex intergovernmental projects focused on long-term coastal protection and restoration. A recent development noted in public records involves ongoing initiatives and collaborations related to coastal resilience planning and related projects, reflecting CPRA’s role in coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts across the region.