The Community Layer the Lake Has Been Missing
The Lake Area Improvement Association (LAIA) is a community-rooted organization focused on protecting, restoring, and strengthening the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront. We serve lakefront communities across Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, and St. Bernard Parish, connecting residents, scientific partners, government agencies, and community leaders around practical solutions for coastal resilience. Our mission is to protect and restore the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront for current and future generations.
Our Core Focus Areas
Community-Rooted
LAIA serves lakefront neighborhoods across Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes with a direct connection to the communities affected by lakefront resilience and restoration decisions.
Lake-Centered Mission
Protecting and restoring the Lake Pontchartrain lakefront is at the center of everything we do, ensuring a healthier ecosystem for current and future generations.
Flood-Risk Reduction
LAIA supports community-driven coastal restoration and nature-based solutions designed to reduce flood risk and strengthen long-term coastal resilience.
Partnership-Driven
We connect community voices, scientific expertise, government agencies, and institutional resources to help move resilience projects from ideas to implementation.
30+
Miles of Restoration
Jefferson Parish lakefront requiring shoreline restoration and resilience investment.
0.8
Completed Miles
Approximately covered by the completed Bucktown Living Shoreline project.
35%
Flood Insurance Discount
Flood-insurance premium discount associated with Jefferson Parish's current CRS Class 3 standing.
Protecting the Lakefront. Strengthening Our Communities.