Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), and Col. Scotty Autin, 66th Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, have signed a formal agreement to initiate the design phase of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Ecosystem Restoration Project.

“ This agreement marks a major step forward in restoring areas that have suffered from erosion, saltwater intrusion, and storm damage tied to the MRGO for far too long ,” said Dove . “We are grateful for our strong partnership with the Corps and the federal commitment to fully fund this work.”