February 21, 2001

Coast 2050 Barataria Basin Feasibility Study Public Meeting/Workshop

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) are inviting the public to participate in the Coast 2050 Barataria Basin Feasibility Study. A public meeting has been scheduled for the night of February 20th for the purpose of presenting an array of draft alternative plans for public review and comment. Meeting materials, including project maps, are posted on the Internet at
the study's web site (www.coast2050.gov) so that all attendees can prepare their comments in advance.

February 20, 2001, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Building
Louisiana Room
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

AGENDA

7:00 - 7:30pm

Introduction of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & Department of Natural Resources Personnel

Presentation of Plan Formulation Background

Presentation of Measures per Wetland Creation & Restoration Unit and Barrier Shoreline Restoration Reach

Discussion of Workshop Goals


7:30 - 9:00pm  

Workshop Interaction:

Wetland Creation & Restoration

Barrier Shoreline Restoration

For additional information:
Website - www.coast2050.gov
Study Team e-mail: coast2050info@dnr.state.la.us

Howard Gonzales, Jr.
Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
504-862-1672
howard.h.Gonzales@mvn02.usace.army.mil

Jonathan Porthouse
Project Manager
LA Department of Natural Resources
225-342-9421
jonathanp@dnr.state.la.us