Harbor officials report successful Surfers Beach pilot dredge, outline five‑year monitoring plan District staff and consultants told commissioners the Surfers Beach pilot (completed Oct. 29, 2025) dredged 96,000 cubic yards from the East Basin and placed roughly 80,000 cubic yards on Surfers Beach; they reported no permit violations and described a five‑year monitoring program that will track bathymetry, eelgrass recovery and wave behavior.

The Surfers Beach pilot restoration project has successfully completed construction, setting the stage for a groundbreaking five-year monitoring program to track the movement of sand and the recovery of eelgrass.

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🦪 + 🌱 = Living shoreline!

We are constructing a living shoreline along Morgan Harbor Pass using 250 tons of recycled oyster shells and 4,000 mangroves. This will help restore shoreline habitat and protect the area from erosion.

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Committee defers bill to shorten oyster lease renewals after hour‑long debate over restoration needs and industry investment Representative Ozeron’s proposal to reduce state oyster lease renewal terms from 15 to 6 years drew contrasting testimony: coastal restoration advocates argued shorter terms speed projects and extinguish nonproductive leases, while leaseholders warned shorter terms would undermine multi‑year investments in cultch and reef building; committee voluntarily deferred the bill for more modeling and stakeholder work.

A heated debate in Louisiana over shortening oyster lease renewals from 15 to 6 years could redefine investment and coastal restoration efforts.

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Wetlands board approves Cedar Island replanting and five‑year monitoring plan, with county legal review required The Accomack County Wetlands Board voted unanimously to approve the Cedar Island joint permit application (JPA) and its five‑year monitoring and replanting plan, contingent on county attorney review of financial liability; public commenters raised concerns about barrier‑island policy, survey age and a possible conflict of interest.

The Accomack County Wetlands Board has greenlit a significant replanting project on Cedar Island, but not without raising crucial questions about financial liability and potential conflicts of interest.

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Only 2 days left to support your coast and attend the party of the year! 🌊🎉

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Saint Tammany officials describe $22M bond strategy, living shorelines and reef reuse Randy (Saint Tammany Parish) told the CPRA board the parish bonded GO MESA proceeds to accelerate $22 million in coastal projects, including living shorelines, artificial reefs from repurposed concrete and partnership work on the Lake Pontchartrain barrier plan.

Saint Tammany Parish is making waves with a bold $22 million bond strategy to accelerate coastal restoration projects, including innovative living shorelines and repurposed artificial reefs!

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CPRA reports 106 active projects and new federal funding as Saint Tammany plans advance CPRA executive director Michael Hay told the board that 106 projects are active statewide, highlighted major earmarks and FEMA awards that unlocked stalled work, and previewed near-term construction and design announcements for several coastal restoration efforts affecting Saint Tammany Parish.

With 106 active projects underway and a massive federal funding boost, Louisiana's coastal restoration efforts are about to accelerate significantly!

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Iberia Parish hears Atchafalaya Basin management plan pitch, council asked to back regional coalition An Atchafalaya Basinkeeper representative asked the Iberia Parish Council to adopt a resolution supporting a three-part basin management plan—restore hydrology, trap and manage sediment, and transfer sediment for coastal projects—so the plan can be included in the state's coastal restoration master plan.

Iberia Parish is urged to back a vital management plan that promises to restore the Atchafalaya Basin's health and protect our communities from flooding.

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Happy Mardi Gras y’all! 💜💚💛
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Going on a 45 minute boat ride with nothing but an excessive amount of layers and a dream of restoring the coast🥶🤩
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South Summerhaven residents propose phased coastal resiliency plan; commission asks staff to vet costs A community coalition requested county support and an initial $250,000 to begin a phased plan to reopen and renourish the Summerhaven River and rebuild dunes. Commissioners praised the community effort and directed staff to analyze permitting, costs and funding options before returning to the board.

Residents rally for a $250,000 plan to restore the Summerhaven River and protect local beaches, uniting community efforts against erosion and flooding!

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Maya’s 2025 highlight reel? Easy: Shell-A-Bration, the Crescent City Classic and GiveNOLA Day. 🎉

And guess what? We’re doing it all again soon. 👀

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N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation | CBC News The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.

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alt text for article photo: clay structures pictures in two photos. Left is in shallow water with a halo of baby algae, on right clay structure is held by a person in a lab, with a dark edge of seedling kelp along its surfaces.

Hollywood Beach highlights $200 million in coastal and infrastructure upgrades, including reef restoration Presenters described more than $200 million in Hollywood Beach projects — from drainage and underground power to 68 reef modules and new public spaces — financed in part by the CRA's tax increment financing to spur private development.

Hollywood Beach is investing over $200 million to transform its coastline with stunning upgrades, from turtle-friendly lighting to vibrant public spaces and coral reef restoration!

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For Restoration Coordinator Csanyi M., one of the best moments of 2025 was watching students from Edna Karr High School and The Net Central City take over a black mangrove planting day along Louisiana’s coast.

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Lee County TDC hears multi-site parks restoration plan with FEMA, TDT and impact-fee funding County parks staff gave a status update on multiple beach and park restoration projects — Bowditch Point Park, Lynn Hall restrooms, Crescent Beach, Fort Myers Beach Pier, Causeway Islands and Matanzas Pass boardwalk — listing timelines and funding sources; members pressed for final design plans and clarified that some restroom trailers will be permanent-style portable units.

Lee County is revamping its coastal parks with major restoration projects backed by FEMA and TDT funds, promising improved facilities and stunning new features!

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Restoration projects don’t happen by accident. They happen because coastal communities are heard.

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Some gifts protect the coast today. Others protect it for decades to come. 💙

You’re not just funding a program, you’re investing in the next generation of coastal advocates. Help us grow leaders who stand up for Louisiana's coast!

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What does a $500 gift look like once it reaches the water? 💭

Shell by shell, your gift turns into real, physical protection for the coast we love. 🦪
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Coastal Louisiana is disappearing, but it’s not a lost cause. 💙

Your gift helps us build more of these living shorelines for future generations!

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No matter the amount, there’s a way to give back to Louisiana’s coast. 💙

Every gift plays a part in this work.
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Not everyone can spend a day out in the marsh, but by donating to CRCL, you can stand beside the people who do! 💙

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Fort Myers Beach council unanimously approves land‑use changes, development agreement and dune‑related contracts The council unanimously approved a set of land‑use actions and administrative contracts Dec. 15, including a variance to restore an 8‑foot dune walkover, two CPD amendments allowing additional signage and outdoor alcohol consumption, adoption of a development agreement for Old San Carlos Boulevard, and contract changes to complete dune plantings and survey work.

Fort Myers Beach is making waves with unanimous council approvals for exciting new developments, including a beach walkover and outdoor alcohol consumption!

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Pacifica honors Lynn Adams and Pacific Beach Coalition for decades of coastal stewardship Council presented a proclamation honoring Lynn Adams’ 24 years leading the Pacific Beach Coalition, citing volunteer mobilization, habitat restoration and youth education. Council and community members praised Adams’ leadership and announced plans to name Rockaway switchback trails in her honor pending Caltrans approval.

The City of Pacifica just honored Lynn Adams for her incredible 24-year legacy of transforming coastal stewardship through the Pacific Beach Coalition!

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CPRA honors longtime CFO Janice Lansing with R. King Milling Distinguished Cultural Service Award Janice Lansing, CPRA’s CFO from 2010 to 2025, received the 2025 R. King Milling Award for building CPRA’s financial and back‑office systems, leading LAGOV implementation, and stewarding audits and fiduciary practices during the agency’s growth.

Janice Lansing, the driving force behind CPRA's financial transformation, was honored with the prestigious R. King Milling Award for her remarkable leadership and dedication over 15 years.

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