Johnny Bradberry delivered his first talk in the Bayou Region to the South Central Industrial Association in Houma this month as the newly appointed Chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.  In his speech, Bradberry highlighted his seven priorities as the Governor's new Assistant on Coastal Activities, as well as drew attention to hundreds of millions of dollars in ongoing and planned restoration and protection work for our region.

His priorities include: maintaining a sense of urgency, managing the coastal money, getting results, creating a continuous improvement culture, addressing the contracting process, finalizing a clear path forward on diversions, and remaining a top performing organization.  

Bradberry also highlighted several major restoration and protection projects for our region, including increasing freshwater into Terrebonne marshes and the multi-purpose lock on the Houma Navigational Canal. 

Check here for a link to the Courier article and here for a link to the Houma Times article.  The Courier also wrote this opinion piece

 on Bradberry's important job ahead.  

Members of Restore or Retreat's Executive Committee also had an opportunity to meet with Chairman Bradberry one-on-one prior to the SCIA meeting to discuss our mutual goals, including support for the clear path forward on diversions and outreach and engagement ahead of the 2017 State Master Plan.  

We look forward to working with Chairman Bradberry and the entire CPRA team during this exciting time in coastal Louisiana as we move from planning to implementation!