The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District is seeking public comments on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Grand Isle and Vicinity Louisiana Beach Erosion and Hurricane Project (PL 84-99).
Public Comment Period:
February 12, 2026 – February 20, 2026 (7 business days)
The proposed project includes the construction of up to 35 segmented stone breakwaters and 20 navigational light platforms seaward of Grand Isle to improve the performance and longevity of the island’s dunes and beach system, helping reduce future storm damage repairs.
Breakwaters would be constructed within 400 feet of shore in the existing 16,000-foot gap between the eastern and western breakwater fields.
View the draft EA and documents here:
https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/About/Projects/Grand-Isle/
Submit comments by mail to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regional Planning and Environment Division, South
New Orleans Environmental Branch, CEMVN PDS
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Or email comments/questions to:
mvnenvironmental@usace.army.mil
All comments received during the public comment period will be considered as the EA is finalized.