Morganza Action Coalition (MAC) President Jay Walker released the following statement today with regard to funding provided for the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection System and other local levee projects in the CPRA’s Draft FY 2020 Annual Plan:
“The Morganza Action Coalition greatly appreciates the efforts of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) on the Draft Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Plan. MAC strongly supports the Morganza to the Gulf project as well as other local projects for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes currently included in the Annual Plan that are vital to protecting the communities of our region that continue to feed and fuel our nation. Specifically, we applaud the dedication of funds for the western side of Reach L of the Morganza to the Gulf project. We appreciate CPRA’s continued support to protect this invaluable region we call home.”