Organizational Chart
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Typically referred to as the "Task Force" (TF), it is comprised of one
member of each, respectively, from five Federal Agencies and the Local Cost Share
Sponsor, which is the State of Louisiana. The Federal Agencies of CWPPRA include:
- the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) of the US Department of the Interior,
- the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA),
- the National Marine Fisheries Service of Department of Commerce (USDC),
- the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and
- the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
The Governor's Office of the State of Louisiana represents the state on the TF.
The TF provides guidance and direction to subordinate organizations of the program
through the Technical Committee (TC), which reports to the TF. The TF is charged
by the Act to make final decisions concerning issues, policies, and procedures necessary
to execute the Program and its projects. The TF makes directives for action to the
TC, and the TF makes decisions in consideration of TC recommendations.
The District Commander of the USACE, New Orleans District (NOD), is the Chairman
of the TF. The TF Chairman leads the TF and sets the agenda for action of the TF
to execute the Program and projects. The District Commander of the USACE, New Orleans
District (NOD), is the Chairman of the TF. The TF Chairman leads the TF and sets
the agenda for action of the TF to execute the Program and projects. At the direction
of the Chairman of the TF, the NOD:
- provides administration, management, and oversight of the Planning and Construction
Programs, and acts as accountant, budgeter, administrator, and disburser of all
Federal and non-Federal funds under the Act,
- acts as the official manager of financial data and most information relating to
the CWPPRA Program and projects.
Secretary of Army
(Chairman)
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Scotty M. Autin
Colonel, Engineer
District Commander & District Engineer
Scotty.M.Autin@usace.army.mil
Phone:(504) 862-2077
New Orleans District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
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CPRA Chairman
State of Louisiana
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Clay Parker
Deputy Director
clay.parker@la.gov
Phone:(225) 352-2179
1051 North Third Street LA 70802
Suite 138
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Administrator,
EPA
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Troy Hill, P.E.
Director, Water Division, Region 6
hill.troy@epa.gov
Phone:(214) 665-6647
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
1201 Elm St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75270
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Secretary,
Department of the Interior
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Chris Cooley
Dep, Assistant Regional Director USFWS
Ecological Services SE Region
christopher_cooley@fws.gov
Phone:(912) 660-9397
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ecological Services
1875 Century Boulevard Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30345
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Secretary,
Department of Agriculture
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Britt Paul, P.E. (Acting)
Assistant State Conservationist/Water Resources
britt.paul@usda.gov
Phone:(318) 473-7756
Natural Resources Conservation Service
3737 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
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Secretary,
Department of Commerce
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Chris Doley
Chief, Office of Habitat Conservation Restoration Center
NOAA NMFS
chris.doley@noaa.gov
Phone:(301) 346-5918
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Highway, Room 14853
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Technical Committee Description
The Technical Committee (TC) is established by the Task Force (TF) to provide advice
and recommendations for execution of the Program and projects from a number of technical
perspectives, which include:
- engineering,
- environmental,
- economic,
- real estate,
- construction,
- operation and maintenance, and
- monitoring.
The TC provides guidance and direction to subordinate organizations of the program
through the Planning & Evaluation Subcommittee (P&E), which reports to the
TC. The TC is charged by the TF to consider and shape decisions and proposed actions
of the P&E, regarding its position on issues, policy, and procedures towards
execution of the Program and projects. The TC makes directives for action to the
P&E, and the TC makes decisions in consideration of the P&E recommendations.
The Chair's seat of the TC resides with the USACE, NOD. The TC Chairman leads the
TC and sets the agenda for action of the TC to make recommendations to the TF for
executing the Program and projects. At the direction of the Chairman of the TF,
the Chairman of the TC guides the management and administrative work charged to
the TF Chairman.
Technical Committee
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Durund Elzey, Chairman
Deputy District Engineer
durund.elzey@usace.army.mil
Phone: (504) 862-2853
Department of the Army
New Orleands District, Corps of Engineers
Office of the Chief
7400 Leake Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Robert Dubois
Senior Field Biologist
robert_dubois@fws.gov
Phone: (337) 291-3127
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
200 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Brian Lezina
Division Chief, Planning and Research
brian.lezina@la.gov
Phone: (225) 342-1475
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
State of Louisiana
P.O. Box 44027 Capitol Station
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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Jason Kroll
Civil Engineer, NOAA NMFS
jason.kroll@noaa.gov
Phone: (225) 335-9659
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
5304 Flaunders Drive, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Doug Jacobson
Environmental Protection Specialist, EPA Region 6
jacobson.doug@epa.gov
Phone: (214) 665-6692
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
Marine, Coastal, and Non-Point Source Section (WD-AM)
1201 Elm St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75270
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Britt Paul, P.E.
Assistant State Conservationist/Water Resources, USDA NRCS
britt.paul@usda.gov
Phone: (318) 473-7756
Natural Resources Conservation Service
3737 Government Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
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Public Outreach Committee Description
The Public Outreach Committee (OC) is comprised of members from the participating
Federal agencies, the State of Louisiana, other coastal programs, and non-profit
organizations. Only the core group members, representing the CWPPRA entities, are
eligible to vote on budget matters. The committee is currently responsible for
- formulating information strategies and public education initiatives,
- maintaining a Web site of complex technical and educational materials,
- developing audio-visual presentations,
- exhibits,
- publications and news releases,
- conducting special events and project dedications and groundbreakings.
Additionally, the committee represents the CWPPRA Task Force at expositions and
workshops to promote coastal wetlands restoration.
The Public Outreach Committee performs the functions of communications and public
relations for the program on behalf of the Task Force. The primary function of the
OC is to coordinate ongoing and future outreach activities with the CWPPRA agencies
and the various partner groups and stakeholders. The OC reports to and takes direction
from the Task Force. Yearly budgetary planning is coordinated with the Technical
Committee.
The Chairman and coordinator for the outreach are located in Lafayette, Louisiana
at the USGS National Wetlands Research Center. The Chairman manages OC functions
and budgetary issues. The budget allocation for the outreach program is forecasted,
submitted for approval, and managed by the chairman. The Chairman and coordinator
manage all outreach activities for the TF. The coordinator position interprets for
general audiences the scientific functions and values of wetlands, the scientific
causes for Louisiana's coastal land loss, and the various approaches underway or
being considered to reduce the land loss rate and create new vegetated wetlands.
The outreach coordinator also develops and arranges presentations and provides information
material for other officials making public comments as well as providing liaison
with local officials and media. The outreach coordinator also manages the educational
program, which provides information and materials for classroom use throughout the
state. The Chairman and coordinator for outreach serve on local and regional planning
efforts and act as the liaisons between the public, parish governments, and the
various Federal agencies involved in CWPPRA.
Public Outreach Committee
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Kathy Ladner, Acting Chairperson
Physical Scientist, USGS
ladnerk@usgs.gov
Phone:(337) 266-8626
United States Geological Survey
Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Lauren Leonpacher
Public Outreach Coordinator
lleonpacher@usgs.gov
Phone:(337) 266-8623
United States Geological Survey
Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Terri von Hoven
Project Manager
terri.m.vanhoven@usace.army.mil
Phone:(504) 862-1744
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New Orleans District
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Audrina Lange
State Public Affairs Specialist
audrina.lange@usda.gov
Office:(318) 473-7762
Mobile:(318) 446-4484
United States Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
3737 Government St.
Alexandria, LA 71302
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Craig Gothreaux
Fishery Biologist, NOAA
craig.gothreaux@noaa.gov
Phone:(601) 890-1275
NOAA Restoration Center
5304 Flanders Dr. Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-7206
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Robert Cook
Physical Scientist, EPA
cook.robert@epa.gov
Phone:214-665-7141
EPA Region 6
1201 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75270
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Ryan Shaw
Communications Director, CPRA
ryan.shaw@la.gov
Phone:(225) 342-7308
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
The Water Campus
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Dani DiIullo
Director of Education and Engagement
ddiiullo@lsu.edu
Phone:(225) 578-6448
Louisiana Sea Grant
201 Sea Grant Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Emily Knobloch
Communications and Public Relations Coordinator
emilyk@btnep.org
Phone:(985) 447-0868
Fax: (985) 447-0870
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program
P.O. Box 2663
Thibodaux, LA 70310
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Corey T. Miller
Community Engagement Director
corey@scienceforourcoast.org
Phone:(504) 282-2134
Pontchartrain Conservancy
8001 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
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Planning and Evaluation Subcommittee Description
The Planning and Evaluation Subcommittee (P&E) is the working level committee
established by the Technical Committee (TC) to form and oversee special technical
workgroups to assist in developing policies and processes, and recommend procedures
for formulating plans and projects to accomplish the goals and mandates of CWPPRA.
The seat of the Chairman of the P&E resides with the USACE, NOD. The P&E
Chairman leads the P&E and sets the agenda for action of the P&E to make
recommendations to the TC for executing the Program and projects. At the direction
of the Chairman of the TC, the Chairman of the P&E executes the management and
administrative work directives of the TC and Task Force (TF) Chairs.
Planning and Evaluation Subcommittee
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Jeff Varisco, Chairman
Cheif, Projects & Restoration Branch
jeffrey.j.varisco@usace.army.mil
Phone:(504) 862-2124
Department of the Army
New Orleans District, Corps of Engineers
7400 Leake Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Robert Dubois
Senior Field Biologist
robert_dubois@fws.gov
Phone:(337) 291-3127
CWPPRA Program Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
200 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Doug Jacobson
Regional Program Manager, EPA
jacobson.doug@epa.gov
Phone:(214) 665-6692
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
Marine, Coastal, and Non-Point Source Section (WD-AM)
1201 Elm St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75270
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Angela Trahan
Wildlife Biologist
angela.trahan@usda.gov
Phone:(337) 291-3142
Fax: (844) 325-6947
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Water Resources Office
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Wes Leblanc
Coastal Resources Scientist Supervisor
joseph.leblanc@la.gov
Phone:(225) 342-4127
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
State of Louisiana
The Water Campus
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Brandon Howard
Fishery Biologist
National Marine and Fisheries Service
brandon.howard@noaa.gov
Phone:(225) 335-9659
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
5304 Flaunders Drive, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-7206
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Environmental Work Group Description
The Environmental Work Group (EnvWG), under the guidance and direction of the Planning
and Evaluation Subcommittee (P&E), reviews candidate projects to:
- suggest any recommended measures and features that should be considered during engineering
and design for the achievement/enhancement of wetland benefits, and
- determine the estimated annualized wetland benefits (Average Annual Habitat Units)
of those projects.
The seat of Chairman of the EnvWG resides with the USFWS. The EnvWG Chairman leads
the EnvWG to accomplish its work.
Environmental Work Group
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Dawn Davis, Chairman
Fishery Biologist, NOAA NMFS
dawn.davis@noaa.gov
Phone:(225) 389-0508 x206
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Robert Dubois
Senior Field Biologist, USFWS
robert_dubois@fws.gov
Phone:(337) 291-3127
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
200 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Angela Trahan
Wildlife Biologist, USDA NRCS
angela.trahan@usda.gov
Phone:(337) 291-3142
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Water Resource Office
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Doug Jacobson
Regional Program Manager, EPA
jacobson.doug@epa.gov
Phone:(214) 665-6692
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
Marine, Coastal, and Non-Point Source Section (WD-AM)
1201 Elm St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75270
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Kristen Butcher
Biologist
kristen.butcher@usace.army.mil
Phone:(504) 862-1390
Environmental Resources Specialist Department of the Army
New Orleans District, Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 60267
New Orleans, LA 70160-0267
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Skylar Liner
Biologist
skylar.liner@la.gov
Phone:
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
The Water Campus
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Joseph Johnston III
CPRA
joseph.johnstonIII@la.gov
Phone:(401) 932-0733
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
The Water Campus
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Engineering Work Group Description
The Engineering Work Group (EngWG), under the guidance and direction of the Planning
and Evaluation Subcommittee (P&E), provides
- engineering standards,
- quality control/assurance, and
- support,
for the review and comment of the cost estimates for:
- engineering,
- environmental compliance,
- economic,
- real estate,
- construction,
- construction supervision and inspection,
- project management,
- operation and maintenance, and
- monitoring,
of candidate and demonstration projects considered for development, selection, and
funding under the Act.
The EngWG Chairman leads the EngWG in its tasks. The seat of Chairman of the EngWG
resides with the USACE NOD.
Engineering Work Group
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Audrie Costelle, P.E. Chairman
Civil Engineer
audrie.p.hillis@usace.army.mil
Phone:
Department of the Army
New Orleans District, Corps of Engineers
Room 205
7400 Leake Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Erol Knaus
Engineer
erol.knaus@la.gov
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
State of Louisiana
The Water Campus
150 Terrace Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Doug Jacobson
Regional Program Manager, EPA
jacobson.doug@epa.gov
Phone:(214) 665-6692
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
Marine, Coastal and Non-Point Source Section
1201 Elm St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75270
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Robert Dubois
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
robert_dubois@fws.gov
Phone:(337) 291-3127
Fax: (337) 291-3139
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
200 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Jason P. Kroll
Civil Engineer
jason.kroll@noaa.gov
Phone:(225) 757-5411
NOAA Restoration Center
5304 Flanders Dr. Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-7206
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Eric Whitney, P.E.
Civil Engineer
eric.whitney@usda.gov
Phone:(337) 291-3069
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Lafayette FOPSS Office
646 Cajundome Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Economics Work Group Description
The Economics Work Group (EcoWG), under the guidance and direction of the Planning
and Evaluation Subcommittee (P&E), reviews and evaluates candidate projects
that have been completely developed, for the purpose of assigning the fully funded
first cost of projects, based on the estimated 20-year stream of project costs.
The USACE NOD holds the EcoWG Chairman seat. The EcoWG Chairman leads the EcoWG
to complete their evaluations.
Economics Work Group
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Matthew Napolitano, Chairman
Economist
matthew.p.napolitano@usace.army.mil
Phone:(504) 862-2445
Fax: (504) 862-1299
Department of the Army
New Orleans District, Corps of Engineers
Room 119
7400 Leake Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
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Monitoring Work Group Description
The Monitoring Work Group (MWG), under the guidance and direction of the Planning
and Evaluation Subcommittee, develops standard operating procedures and oversees
the development and implementation of field monitoring programs for the CWPPRA program.
The seats of Co-Chairman of the MWG resides with the Louisiana Department of Natural
Resources (LADNR) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These Chairmen lead the
MWG in monitoring program activities.
Monitoring Work Group
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Leigh Anne Sharp, Chairman
Coastal Resources Scientist Manager, LADNR
leighanne.sharp@la.gov
Phone: (337) 482-0659
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Operations Division
P.O. Box 62027
Lafayette, LA 70596-2027
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Angela Trahan
Wildlife Biologist, NRCS
angela.trahan@usda.gov
Phone: (337) 291-3142
USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Water Resource Office
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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John Savell
Threatened and Endangered Species Biologist
Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Ecological Services
john_savell@fws.gov
Phone: (337) 291-3144
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
646 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Robert Cook
Physical Scientist, EPA
cook.robert@epa.gov
Phone:(214) 665-7141
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6
Water Division
1201 Elm St., Suite 500
Dallas, TX 75270
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Craig Gothreaux
Fisheries Biologist
craig.gothreaux@noaa.gov
Phone: (601) 890-1275
NOAA Restoration Center
5757 Corporate Blvd, Suite 375
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Terri von Hoven, Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineer
terri.m.vonhoven@usace.army.mil
Phone: (504) 862-1744
Programs and Project Management Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Dr. J. Andrew Nyman
Chairman, Associate Professor, Wetland Wildlife Ecology
School of Renewable Natural Resources Louisiana State University
jnyman@lsu.edu
Phone: (225) 578-4220
School of Renewable Natural Resources
327 Renewable Resources Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Academic Advisory Work Group Description
While the agencies sitting on the Task Force (TF) possess considerable expertise
regarding Louisiana's coastal wetlands problems, the TF recognized the need to incorporate
another invaluable resource: the state's academic community. The TF therefore retained
university services to provide scientific advisors to support the Program.
The Academic Advisory Work Group (AAG), under the guidance and direction of the
Planning and Evaluation Subcommittee (P&E); provides support during the screening
and development, and ranking of candidate and demonstration projects. The AAG works
with the Environmental Work Group (EnvWG) and Monitoring Work Group (MWG) in support
of their respective work in project development. The AAG also assists the FC in
carrying out the feasibility studies authorized by the TF.
The AAG Chairman seat, which is traditionally held by a university academic, leads
this group in completing their work.
Academic Advisory Work Group
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John Andrew Nyman
Professor, LSU AgCenter
jnyman@lsu.edu
Phone: 225 578-4220
School of Renewable Natural Resources
327 Renewable Resources Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Alex Kolker
Associate Professor, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
akolker@lumcon
Phone: (985) 851-2837
LUMCON
8124 Highway 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
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Carol Wilson
Associate Professor, LSU
carolw@lsu.edu
Phone: (225) 578-6439
E235, Howe Russell Kniffen Geosciences Complex, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Jeff Plumlee
Assistant Professor, LSU AgCenter
jplumlee@agcenter.lsu.edu
Phone: (225) 578-4102
School of Renewable Natural Resources
334 Renewable Resources Building, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Finance Committee
Finance Committee Description
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The New Orleans District: (1) provides administration, management, and oversight
of the Planning and Construction Programs, and acts as accountant, budgeter, administrator,
and disburser of all Federal and non-Federal funds under the Act, (2) acts as the
official manager of financial data and most information relating to the CWPPRA Program
and projects. Under the direction of the District Commander, the Project Management
- Restoration Section of the Corps functions as lead agency and representatives
of the Program