Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub (ARCH) Strategic Plan Released

The Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub (ARCH) Strategic Plan is now complete — and St. Mary Parish is ready to activate. This community-driven roadmap outlines bold strategies for building long-term resilience, protecting critical infrastructure, and unlocking new opportunities for economic and environmental innovation in coastal Louisiana.

 

What’s New:

•  Strategic Plan Completed

After months of collaboration with community members, regional experts, and public partners, the ARCH Plan is officially finished.

 

•  Ready for Action

With a clear implementation framework in place, St. Mary Parish and its partners are now preparing to put the plan into motion.

 

•  Community-Led Vision

This plan reflects the voices, values, and priorities of our people — including input from local businesses, civic leaders, and families who call the Atchafalaya Basin home.

 

Download the Full ARCH Strategic Plan:

Click here to view the plan (PDF)

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What the ARCH Plan Covers:

 

• Development of a Resilience Hub + Lab along the Atchafalaya River

• Strategies to mitigate flood risks and climate impacts

• Workforce development opportunities tied to coastal restoration

• Infrastructure investments for long-term safety and sustainability

• Tools to engage youth, educate the public, and foster innovation

 

Why This Matters for St. Mary Parish:

From Morgan City to Franklin, our communities sit at the frontlines of climate and coastal challenges. The ARCH Plan provides a proactive, community-led framework to face these challenges head-on — turning risks into opportunities for growth, investment, and resilience.

 

Join the Movement:

This is just the beginning. With the plan complete, we’re moving into community activation mode — and we want you to be part of it.

 

Want to get involved? Email us at info@stmaryexcel.com to receive updates or learn how you can support implementation efforts.