Ground Water Archives
Natural Resources and Transportation sign agreement to centralize water wells
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) have completed an agreement to streamline the management of water wells and state ground water under DNR.
State Office of Conservation requiring reporting of water source in hydraulic fracturing operations
The oil and gas industry has quickly begun to respond to the Louisiana Office of Conservation’s recently implemented changes in reporting requirements for water use for drilling operations requiring hydraulic fracturing.
Revamped Ground Water Resources web site launched
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has revamped and relaunched the Office of Conservation’s Ground Water Resources Program web site with new features, making it easier for people and businesses to access the information they need related to their ground water concerns.
Ground Water Resources ready to assist farmers in continuing dry weather
The Ground Water Resources Program of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation is alerting state agriculture interests to potential options as summer heat builds and near-drought conditions are being reported in the state.
Simple steps to conserve ground water in the home
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed this week as Ground Water Awareness Week in the state of Louisiana.
Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle starts series of DNR classes for Ground Water Awareness week
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle, who serves as chairman of the state Ground Water Resources Commission, on Tuesday kicked off a series of DNR classroom visits to highlight Ground Water Awareness Week in Louisiana.
Simple steps to ground water protection at the household level
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed the upcoming week of March 8 through March 14 as Ground Water Awareness Week in the state of Louisiana.
Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle to teach public school class to commemorate Ground Water Awareness Week
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle, who serves as chairman of the state Ground Water Resources Commission, will be visiting his hometown on Tuesday, March 10, to teach a lesson on ground water to an 8th grade science class at Breaux Bridge Junior High School, where he attended middle school. The class will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the event is open to the news media.
Gov. Bobby Jindal proclaims Ground Water Awareness Week
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed the upcoming week of March 8 through March 14 as Ground Water Awareness Week in the state of Louisiana.
State Ground Water Commission meets in Minden
The Louisiana Ground Water Commission met at a special north Louisiana venue Thursday to hear and discuss reports provided by staff on ground water protection efforts focused in that part of the state.