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From Plans to Projects: How Coastal Restoration Actually Happens
In this episode of Delta Dispatches, Simone talks with Allie Olsonoski of the Environmental Defense Fund and Katie Freer from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) about the importance of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan and the development process of the upcoming 2029 Plan.
Allie discusses her work tracking priority projects within the MRD coalition, while emphasizing the importance of community relationships. Katie shares insights on the origins and goals of the Coastal Master Plan, how it has evolved, and the critical role it plays in reducing flood risk and reversing land loss. Both guests highlight the current phase of project solicitation, encouraging community involvement to propose new project ideas that address local coastal challenges. The episode underscores the urgency of proactive coastal management and the collaborative efforts required at both state and community levels.
00:52 Meet Allie Olsonoski: Environmental Defense Fund
03:53 Understanding Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan
18:21 Introducing Katie Freer: CPRA Insights
21:34 The Evolution and Future of the Coastal Master Plan
31:11 How to Get Involved: Project Solicitation
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In this episode of Delta Dispatches, Simone talks with Allie Olsonoski of the Environmental Defense Fund and Katie Freer from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) about the importance of the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan and the development process of the upcoming 2029 Plan.
Allie discusses her work tracking priority projects within the MRD coalition, while emphasizing the importance of community relationships. Katie shares insights on the origins and goals of the Coastal Master Plan, how it has evolved, and the critical role it plays in reducing flood risk and reversing land loss. Both guests highlight the current phase of project solicitation, encouraging community involvement to propose new project ideas that address local coastal challenges. The episode underscores the urgency of proactive coastal management and the collaborative efforts required at both state and community levels.
00:52 Meet Allie Olsonoski: Environmental Defense Fund
03:53 Understanding Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan
18:21 Introducing Katie Freer: CPRA Insights
21:34 The Evolution and Future of the Coastal Master Plan
31:11 How to Get Involved: Project Solicitation
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