Louisiana DNR Secretary Scott Angelle announced today the success of three major bills aimed at reinforcing the state's energy infrastructure and rebuilding coastal wetlands.

●         $147.3 million budgeted for coastal restoration projects (HB 765)

●         Approval of the Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast and approval of the budget for Fiscal Years 2007 and              2008 (SCR 11 and 12)

●        Creation of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Financing Corporation aimed at leveraging               future             income from the federal 2006 Energy Act (SB 53)