“In the last five years, CPRA has translated research produced by the CRS into actionable science and engineering that has improved the lives of South Louisianans,” said CPRA Chairman Chip Kline . “Two major projects – the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion and the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp – recently received authorizations from the Army Corps. Both of these projects have been studied extensively using the model.”

During the celebration event, Gov. Edwards and Kline placed commemorative gold pins into the Center’s Progress on the Ground map to mark the sites of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion and the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp, celebrating the victories of moving these two pivotal projects forward.