After the Coast 2050 strategic planning effort, how will concerns about a specific project be communicated to the agencies making project decisions?
• Projects are recommended to the Breaux Act Task Force by agencies, local governments, landowners and the general public through a series of state wide meetings. • After projects are initially chosen by the Breaux Act Task Force (representatives of five federal agencies and the Governor’s Office of Coastal Activities), one of the federal agencies is identified as the lead agency. • The state of Louisiana, through the Department of Natural Resources, usually serves as the nonfederal sponsor (a 15% state match is required). • It is the responsibility of these agencies to keep local government and the public informed and to obtain comments through direct communication and public meetings. • Parish Coastal Zone Management groups often serves as points of local contact. • Local governments also serve as contact points with state and federal agencies. • Annual reports are presented to the Legislature and a comprehensive report is presented to the US Congress.
