Louisiana Department of Natural Resources | Scott A. Angelle, Secretary

Office of Coastal Management

Stephen Chustz Acting Assistant Secretary Hotline: 800-267-4019 Phone: 225-342-7591 Fax: 225-342-9439

The Office of Coastal Management is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the state's coastal wetlands. The main function of the Office of Coastal Management is the regulation of uses in the Louisiana coastal zone, especially those which have a direct and significant impact on coastal waters.  It is the goal of the Office of Coastal Management to protect, develop, and restore or enhance the resources of the state's coastal zone. Find out more About Us. 

OCM News and Events

• NEW! Coast-It Note (2/3/2012)

• NEW!Upcoming Seminars for Regulatory and Commenting Agency Permitting Roles (2/1/2012)

• "Best Management Practices for Clean Marinas" (10/6/2011)

• Coastal User's Guide - Updated 2011 (9/2/2011) 

• Addition of Ascension Parish to the Louisiana Coastal Resources Program (8/19/2011)
• Louisiana's Surface Water Management Initiative- Act 955 of 2010 (4/7/2011)

• DNR Beneficial Use Regulations Maximize Resources Dedicated to Coastal Protection (3/7/2011)

  • Beneficial Use Regulations

Topics of Interest

• Mitigation
• Beneficial Use of Dredged Material
• Concrete Mats
• Cheniers & Natural Ridges Study
• OCM News and Events Archives