Geographic Programs – Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Restoration Act

Objective

The EPA Region 6 Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) program assist federal, state, and local partners to develop, design, and build Louisiana coastal restoration projects. Since 1990, EPA has sponsored the engineering, design, and construction of projects benefiting some 13,000 acres of restored or protected wetlands, marshes, headlands, and barrier islands. EPA Region 6 is one of five federal agencies working with the State of Louisiana to restore coastal Louisiana wetlands.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Local

Eligible applicants for assistance include State and local governments, including their universities and colleges.

Who Benefits

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Local

State and local governments, including their universities and colleges involved in administering coastal wetlands protection, restoration and/or management programs or programs related to or that complement coastal wetlands protection programs.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

benfer.melissa@epa.gov
214- 665-8423