Can New Coastal Protection Leader Reverse Louisiana's Disappearing Coastline Crisis?

Editorial: Coastal protection agency's new leader faces big to-do list

We were happy to see Gov. Jeff Landry appoint a new director for the state's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority last week.

Quidnessett misses deadline on shoreline restoration plan. More to come.

The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council will reconsider taking action against Quidnessett Country Club for a seawall built without permission in early 2023. (Courtesy of Save the Bay)The embattled Quidnessett Country Club is facing more scrutiny after failing to submit the required restoration plan of its shoreline to state coastal regulators by the July 10 deadline. The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council is schedule…

Can new coastal protection leader reverse Louisiana's disappearing coastline crisis?

New Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority leader Michael Hare said the state's disappearing coast crisis must be urgently addressed.

Governor Landry appoints new Executive Director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

This past Friday, Governor Jeff Landry announced Michael H. Hare as the new Executive Director for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA).   “We are excited to announce Michael Hare as the new Executive Director of CPRA,” said Gov. Landry. “Michael has years of experience in coastal restoration, and I am confident that his leadership and commitment to our State make him well suited to lead CPRA.”   “I’m honored to be selected by…