Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

What Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority does

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is the Louisiana state government agency charged with developing, implementing, and enforcing a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration program. Established by the Louisiana Legislature in December 2005 through Act 8 following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CPRA serves as the single state authority articulating coastal protection priorities across Louisiana's 20 coastal parishes, where nearly 2 million residents live and where nationally significant infrastructure — including ports handling 20% of U.S. waterborne commerce and energy assets supporting 18% of national oil supply — depends on coastal integrity.

CPRA's core output is the Coastal Master Plan series (2012, 2017, 2023, with 2029 in development), a five-year strategic document that directs billions in investment across restoration and hurricane risk reduction. The agency supports planning and implementation with a sophisticated technical stack: the Coastal Information Management System (CIMS) for project data and GIS access, the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) for ecosystem monitoring, the Louisiana Sand Resource Database (LASARD) for offshore sediment resources, the Master Plan Data Viewer for 50-year scenario visualization, and the Lower Mississippi River Physical Model at the LSU Center for River Studies — a 90 ft. × 120 ft. movable-bed physical model. Computational modeling is anchored by the Integrated Compartment Model suite (ICM-Landscape, ICM-Hydro, ICM-Morph, ICM-LAVegMod) and the Barrier Island Model Development system (BIMODE).

CPRA does not sell products or services commercially. The agency is funded through Louisiana state appropriations and a portfolio of federal programs including the RESTORE Act, Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF), CWPPRA, CIAP, and Community Development Block Grants. The FY 2027 Annual Plan budget is $1.54 billion, unanimously adopted by the Legislature. Project implementation is delivered through partnerships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), NOAA, EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the RESTORE Council, NFWF, LSU, parish governments, levee districts, and private partners. Since 2005, CPRA has secured approximately $21.5 billion in funding, built or improved 396 miles of levees, benefited 83,298 acres of coastal habitat, restored 71.6 miles of barrier islands, and completed more than 150 projects across 20 parishes.

Name

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Legal name

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Website

https://coastal.la.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is Louisiana's state agency for coastal protection and restoration, developing and implementing Coastal Master Plans and coordinating levee, barrier island, and marsh restoration across 20 coastal parishes serving nearly 2 million residents and nationally significant energy and port infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Coastal Restoration Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Risk Management (BPADALAK), Port & Harbor Construction (Quays, Wharves, Berths) (IMAFAJAA)

Keywords

• Coastal restoration
• Wetlands conservation
• Storm surge protection
• Barrier island restoration
• Habitat monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Appropriations and Grants: CPRA receives substantial funding from federal sources including RESTORE Act funds, Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement funds (NRDA, NFWF), CWPPRA (85% federal, 15% state cost share), Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP), and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The FY 2027 Annual Plan is $1.54 billion, with $90.8 million awarded for Chandeleur Islands from RESTORE Council's 2026 Funded Priorities List.
2. State Appropriations: Louisiana Legislature allocates state surplus funds for coastal protection and restoration. State-only projects in 2007-2009 received $790 million in state surplus funds for coastal activities.
3. Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Restoration: Multiple programs govern DWH-related coastal projects including Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), RESTORE Act (directs 80% of civil/administrative penalties to Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund), and Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) administered by NFWF.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CPRA develops, implements, and enforces a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration program for Louisiana. It operates the Coastal Master Plan series, delivers large-scale restoration projects (marsh creation, barrier island restoration, sediment diversions, levee improvements), and runs scientific monitoring and data platforms (CIMS, CRMS, Master Plan Data Viewer) to support coastal resilience for the state's 20 coastal parishes.

Product overview

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is Louisiana's single state entity for coastal protection and restoration, operating a portfolio of strategic plans and digital platforms. The core offering is the Coastal Master Plan series (currently the 2023 plan, with 2029 in development), supplemented by the Coastal Information Management System (CIMS) for project data access, the Master Plan Data Viewer for visualization, and the Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS) for ecosystem monitoring. CPRA also operates the LSU Center for River Studies research facility with the Lower Mississippi River Physical Model, delivers the Youth Wetlands Education Program for K-12 students, and implements major restoration projects including the Chandeleur Islands Restoration and the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coastal Information Management System (CIMS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 396 miles of levees built or improved
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal partner for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction. CPRA serves as non-federal sponsor for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) including West Bank and Vicinity, Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity, and Inner Harbor Navigational Canal projects. USACE and CPRA signed design agreement for West Bank and Vicinity Future Levee Lifts Project in May 2026.
• Louisiana State University (LSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to operate LSU Center for River Studies featuring the Lower Mississippi River Physical Model (90 ft. x 120 ft. movable-bed physical model). The Center serves as a research, education, and outreach facility for coastal restoration and river management. Located on The Water Campus in Baton Rouge.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) using royalty money from offshore oil and gas leases in federal waters (2007-2010). Also involved in CWPPRA Task Force for coastal wetlands restoration projects.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency member of the CWPPRA Task Force that evaluates and ranks project submissions for cost effectiveness, longevity, risk, supporting partnerships, public support, and conformity with CWPPRA goals.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency member of the CWPPRA Task Force managing Louisiana coastal wetlands restoration projects with cost sharing of 85% federal and 15% state.
• National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency member of the CWPPRA Task Force contributing to evaluation of coastal restoration projects in Louisiana.
• Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner that planted 4,000 shrubs on 21 earthen terraces at Lake Boudreaux as part of coastal protection project funded by CPRA and TC Energy. Represents stakeholders including recreational sportsmen, naturalists, and coastal communities.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency that CPRA assists in achieving ecological goals. NOAA data and resources support coastal monitoring and modeling efforts.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chesapeake Bay Program: Multi-state regional partnership coordinating Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and others. Functionally analogous to CPRA as a large-scale, science-driven restoration program with multi-state/federal coordination, though targeting an estuarine bay ecosystem rather than deltaic coastal land loss.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Federal agency that partners with CPRA on hurricane protection and levee projects (HSDRRS, West Bank and Vicinity). Direct collaborator on CPRA's core hurricane risk-reduction infrastructure, operating at national scale across flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration as CPRA's primary federal implementation partner.

Emerging players

• Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL): Louisiana-based nonprofit that partners with CPRA on marsh restoration projects (e.g., Lake Boudreaux) and advocates for coastal funding. Sits in CPRA's ecosystem as the principal non-governmental delivery and advocacy counterpart, but at materially smaller scale focused on volunteer-based restoration rather than mega-projects.
• Ducks Unlimited: Wildlife conservation organization active in Louisiana coastal wetland restoration on wintering waterfowl habitat (5M+ migratory birds depend on Louisiana wetlands). Co-implements marsh projects with federal and state partners in an analogous model to CPRA's CWPPRA task force structure.
• The Nature Conservancy (Louisiana Chapter): Global conservation NGO with significant Louisiana coastal operations including oyster reef restoration and marsh creation projects. Complements CPRA on private-land and habitat-based restoration with scientific capacity, though operating as a nonprofit with project-specific grants rather than a comprehensive state mandate.

Regional players

• South Carolina Department of Natural Resources: State agency administering coastal resources, marsh management, and marine fisheries programs along South Carolina's Atlantic coast. A peer to CPRA in delivering state-level coastal/habitat management, though operating at smaller scale and without CPRA's dedicated federal funding pipeline.
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Florida's lead state agency for environmental protection, beach restoration, and coastal ecosystem management. Operates Comprehensive Environmental Restoration Program funding mechanisms analogous to CWPPRA and funds projects similar in scope to CPRA's barrier island and marsh creation work, though anchored in Florida's Atlantic/Gulf coastline.
• Texas General Land Office: Texas state agency responsible for managing Texas coastal lands, administering the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act, and deploying Gulf-side restoration funds. Direct functional peer to CPRA as a state-level coastal protection authority with comparable Master Plan-style programs but operating in Texas rather than Louisiana.
• California Coastal Commission: California state agency with regulatory authority over coastal development, public access, and coastal resource protection along the Pacific coast. A peer to CPRA in mandate scope (single-state coastal authority with planning and permitting powers), though its activities focus on Pacific coastal regulation rather than Gulf restoration.

Others

• RESTORE Council (Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council): Federal-state council created by the RESTORE Act to administer 80% of Deepwater Horizon civil penalties for Gulf restoration. CPRA's most consequential funding partner ($90.8M Chandeleur award in 2026) and peer in Gulf coastal ecosystem restoration governance, though operating at multi-state rather than single-state scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LouisianaCPRA
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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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