A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out a program for ecosystem restoration for the Louisiana Coastal Area, Louisiana.

This bill, introduced in 2005, proposes a comprehensive program to restore and protect the Louisiana coastal ecosystem through large-scale engineering and environmental projects. It authorizes the Secretary of the Army to prioritize the restoration of barrier islands and shorelines, as well as the construction of Mississippi River diversion projects designed to protect major population centers from storm surges and erosion.

For citizens, the bill aims to reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities to hurricanes and land loss by stabilizing the natural landscape that acts as a buffer against the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, it requires the development of a long-term protection plan, the creation of a dedicated science and technology program, and a formal review of how existing navigation channels, such as the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, impact local environmental safety and wetland degradation.