Posted on April 30, 2025
BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, providing numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with one another and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff.
Coastal Industry Week Webinars
Leading up to the Coastal Day events, CPRA will facilitate five technical webinar sessions on topics relevant to the projects being implemented in the coastal zone. The format will include presentations on design and construction project details, followed by time for questions and discussion. The sessions will use the Zoom webinar platform.
When: Monday, May 5 – Friday, May 9
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Virtual via Teams
Dial in by phone – 872-239-6160
Phone conference ID: 204 460 884#
- Monday, May 5: 2029 Coastal Master Plan by Katie Freer and Eric White
- Tuesday, May 6: Programmatic Approach to Restoration of Northwest Little Lake by Olivia Creel
- Wednesday, May 7: Atchafalaya Program Status and Master Plan Update by Paige Green
- Thursday, May 8: 20-Year Look Back at Louisiana’s Coastal Program by Greg Grandy
- Friday, May 9: Operation and Maintenance of Coastal Restoration Projects by Barry Richard
Business Networking and Matchmaking Events
As part of the activities happening on Coastal Day, CPRA is hosting a unique networking opportunity in collaboration with the Coastal Technical Assistance Center and APEX Accelerators at the LSU Center for River Studies. Attendees will have the chance to connect with leading companies in the coastal and water management sector during a morning of exclusive business matchmaking and networking.
When: Monday, May 12
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: LSU Center for River Studies, 100 Terrace Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70802
About the Networking Event
Open networking will be available between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. throughout the LSU Center for River Studies. Attendees are encouraged to visit and engage with each other and with the numerous organizations providing resources and opportunities for businesses in the coastal and water management sectors.
About the Matchmaking Event
The Business Matchmaking Event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The matchmaking meetings are brief 10-minute sessions designed to be fast-paced, face-to-face meetings, reminiscent of speed dating, allowing prime contractors and potential subcontractors to discuss their capabilities and explore subcontracting opportunities.
Who should attend?
The Coastal Day 2025 Business Matchmaking and Networking Events welcome prime and sub coastal construction contractors, professional and consulting services companies, as well as vendors specializing in the coastal and water management sectors.
Why attend?
This exclusive networking opportunity is designed to connect businesses and foster collaboration within the industry, offering a platform for valuable interactions and exploring potential partnerships.
After registration, you will receive further details and scheduled meeting times if you signed up for the matchmaking. For any inquiries, please contact coastal@la.gov or paige@louisianactac.org.
Coastal Construction Project Forecast – CPRA Led
CPRA will present details on upcoming coastal construction projects that will be advertised for bid within the next 12 to 18 months. This session will focus on projects led by CPRA and will also cover best practices for doing business with the agency.
When: Monday, May 12
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Lasalle Building (LaBelle Room), 617 North Third St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802
OR
Dial in by phone – 872-239-6160
Phone conference ID: 514 174 975#
Coastal Construction Project Forecast – Partner Led
CPRA will host a project forecast on upcoming partner-led construction projects that will be advertised for bid within the next 12 to 18 months. A question-and-answer session will follow short presentations on each project.
When: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Teams
Dial in by phone – 872-239-6160
Phone conference ID: 161 019 033#
Additional Coastal Day Events:
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Business Matchmaking Event
LSU Center for River Studies
100 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Briefing in the Governor’s Press Room
4th Floor Press Room, State Capitol
900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge
1:00 p.m. — Tabling in Memorial Hall and Legislative Engagement
Memorial Hall and House and Senate Chamber
Louisiana State Capitol
900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge
4:30 p.m. — Seafood Boil and Reception Sponsored by Coast Builders and Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
Pentagon Barracks
702 River Rd, Baton Rouge
Coastal Day Sponsors:
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority | Coast Builders Coalition | Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | Community Coffee
