May 2, 2000

Louisiana Coastal Area, Louisiana--- Ecosystem Restoration
Barrier Island Restoration, Marsh Creation, and River Diversion, Barataria Basin Feasibility Study

Report of Findings: Phase 1 Barrier Shoreline Feasibility Study

23 May 2000
Century Room, Nicholls State University
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Purpose: To present, review, and discuss the results from the Phase 1 Barrier Shoreline Feasibility Study and how the recommended plan and supporting data will be incorporated into the Coast 2050 Barataria Basin Feasibility Study.

Agenda:

1) Introductory remarks— Honora Buras, LADNR (10:00-10:05).

2) Presentation of Phase 1 Barrier Shoreline Feasibility Study (BSFS) recommended plan— Steve Smith, T. Baker Smith and Son, Inc. (10:05-10:35).

a) Overview of study process and methodology.

b) Details of recommended plan and why it was selected.

c) Q&A related only to agenda item 2.

3) Presentation of blue ribbon review panel findings— Dr. Len Bahr, Governor's Office of Coastal Activities (10:35-11:05).

a) Overview of review process.

b) Results and recommendations.

c) Q&A related only to agenda item 3.

4) General questions and answers (11:05-11:35).

5) Lunch, on your own (11:35-12:30).

6) Recap and wrap-up of morning session (12:30-1:00).

a) Summary of discussions.

b) Final comments.

7) Integration of BSFS results into the Coast 2050 Barataria Basin Feasibility Study— Edmond Russo, USACE (1:30-1:50).

a) Covering what needs to be accomplished to request Congressional authorization and construction funding for the restoration of the Barataria portion of the barrier shoreline.

8) Questions and answers (1:50-2:20).

9) Meeting wrap up and adjournment by 2:30.