Public meetings scheduled to discuss draft report on the LCA Barataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration project

Published July 8, 2011

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The draft construction report and draft environmental impact statement, “Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Barataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration,” outlining the proposed restoration of the Barataria Basin barrier islands is out for a 45-day public review period, which ends on Aug. 8, 2011. During this review period, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, will be hosting two public meetings to present the proposed restoration plan and address questions from the public.

The proposed “LCA Barataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration” project is comprised of the restoration of the shorelines, dunes, and coastal marshes of Caminada Headland and Shell Island, which are critical features for the long-term sustainability of the structure and function of the Barataria Basin ecosystem. Copies of the draft construction report and draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are available online at http://lca.gov/Projects/4/Default.aspx.

Public meetings details are:

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Woodland Plantation

21997 Hwy 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083

Open House 6:00 to 6:30 pm

Presentation and Discussion 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Thursday, July 28, 2011

South Lafourche High School

16911 East Main St, Galliano, LA 70354

Open House 6:00 to 6:30 pm

Presentation and Discussion 6:30 to 8:00

Questions or comments concerning the LCA “Barataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration” project and public meetings should be addressed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

c/o Public Affairs

PO Box 60267

New Orleans, LA 70160-0267

Phone: 504-862-2201

Fax: 504-862-1724


Contact
Public Affairs
504-862-2011
askthecorps@usace.army.mil
or
Chuck Perrodin
225-342-7615
chuck.perrodin2@la.gov

Release no. 11-038