To combat coastal land loss, the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act, (CWPPRA) was enacted in 1990 by the federal government to identify, prepare, and fund the construction of coastal wetland restoration projects. Since its inception, over 200 coastal restoration or protection projects have been authorized, benefiting over 100,000 acres in Louisiana. CWPPRA is managed by the State of Louisiana and 5 federal agencies:
The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act, (CWPPRA, pronounced kwĭprŭ), otherwise known as the Breaux Act, is federal legislation enacted in 1990 to fund the design and construction of coastal wetlands restoration projects. The legislation (Public Law 101-646, Title III CWPPRA) was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by former President George H. W. Bush.
Since its inception, 234 coastal restoration or protection projects have been authorized, benefiting approximately 100,000 acres. These restoration projects provide for the long-term conservation of wetlands and dependent fish and wildlife populations with cost-effective approaches to creating, restoring, protecting, or enhancing coastal wetlands.
For over 30 years, CWPPRA has provided the only joint Federal/State coastal restoration effort with a predictable and recurring funding stream designed to restore the vanishing wetlands of coastal Louisiana. The CWPPRA program continues to pursue a full slate of coastal restoration activities, and its progress and experience provide the foundation for restoration supported by one-time funding from various other sources.
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