Coastal Zone Boundary Study (2009)

In June 2009, the Louisiana Legislature directed the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to begin a study and comprehensive review of the state’s Coastal Zone boundary.  Since that time, the Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Management has taken the lead in this effort and has joined with other government agencies in conducting a science-based study of the adequacy of the inland boundary of the coastal zone. The OCM is required to submit a final draft of the study to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in February 2010.

To read the legislative resolution click here.

Questions and comments about the study may be directed to
Terry Howey, terry.howey@la.gov or 225-342-5007.

Related Documents
Local Government Participation in the Coastal Zone Management Program
Defining Louisiana Coastal Zone
Status Report on the Re-evaluation of the Louisiana Coastal Zone Boundary 12-09-2009