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Ground Water Resources Program
The Office of Conservation's Ground Water Resources Program manages the State's ground water resources under its statutory authority, regulations and policies addressing aquifer sustainability and resource conservation issues related to ground water withdrawal.
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FOR WATER WELL OWNERS
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GROUNDWATER USE FACTS
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>>Act 425 of 2017 Regular Session
News Releases & Announcements
- South Caddo Groundwater Emergency Termination and Order Resolution
- Louisiana Water Resources Commission Annual Rpeort May 2020
- Guidance Manual for Environmental Boreholes and Monitoring Systems - Draft - April 2020
- Office of Conservation Report for House Concurrent Resolution No. 31 of 2019
- Water Resource Commission Report on Activities 2018
- La. Water Resources Commission-Regular Meeting to be held 9/27/17
- HCR 115 Study Report, Office of Conservation - 2/27/17
- Water Resources Commission: 2016 Report on Activities - 2/24/17
- Water Resources Assessment for Sustainability and Energy Management by the Water Institute - 7/13/16
- Water Resources Commission: 2015 Report on Activities and Update on Management Recommendations - January 2016
- State of La. Comments to Arkansas Natural Resources RE: Application for Miss. River Withdrawal
- Water Resources Commission Update on Management Recommendations - January 2015
- New Website Streamlines Access to Important Information - 10/10/14
- Agency Reminder on Expectations and Obligations on Reporting Non-Compliance - 10/10/14
- State Water Resources Commission reveals improvements - 7/31/14
- New Tool for Water Well Installation and Reporting Compliance - 7/21/14
- Commissioner Amends South Caddo Order - 6/30/14
- Amendment to Ground Water Emergency Order - 6/30/14
- Ground Water Awareness Week - March 9-15, 2014
- Water Resources Commission Recommendations Update - January 2014
- HCR 150 Report - Well Driller Demand, Availability, and Licensing - December 2013
- Commissioner of Conservation reminds South Caddo of Groundwater Emergency About Drought - 9/10/13
- Water Resources Commission Resolution - 6/5/13
- Water Resources Commission Update 2013
- Office of Conservation, Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Set Structure to Coordinate Efforts
- DNR News Release - Office of Conservation Applauds Capital Area Commission Proposal - 3/14/13
- Letter to Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission - 1/14/13
- March 10-16 is Ground Water Awareness Week
- South Caddo Parish Emergency Ground Water Order No. ENV 2011-GW014 Update
East Baton Rouge Ground Water Awareness Survey, December 2012- East Baton Rouge Ground Water Awareness Survey - News Release
- East Baton Rouge Ground Water Awareness Survey - Results
- East Baton Rouge Ground Water Awareness Survey - Report
- Ground Water Resources Commission Issues Ground Water Resources Report
The Ground Water Resources Commission issues an interim report to the Louisiana Legislature (3/15/12)- Commissioner's Recommendations
Commissioner recommends to Oil & Gas operators developing the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale to choose a water source wisely (8/2011)- Drought Relief Water Well Installation
Procedures necessary to install an agricultural water well for drought relief purposes (6/2011)- Ground Water Resources Reports (FOR MEDIA)
Rules and Regulations
NOTE: For the Regulations on the Ground Water Management Program, Ground Water Emergencies, and the State's Ground Water Resources - Please follow the link pathway above to the current Louisiana Administrative Code. Scroll down and click on 'Title 43:I,III,V,VI,VII Natural Resources: Office of the Secretary, Office of Management and Finance'. To download a copy, click on the Word Doc Hyperlink on the right.
NOTE: For Water Well Registration Regulations - Please follow the link pathway above to the current Louisiana Administrative Code. Scroll down and click on 'Title 56, Public Works'. Regulations can be found in Part I Chapter 1. To download a copy, click on the Word Doc Hyperlink on the right.
Ground Water Resources Program Contact Information
Physical Address
617 North Third Street
LaSalle Building, 8th
Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 94275
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Voice (225) 342-8244
Fax (225) 242-3505
REPORT AN EMERGENCY
DIRECTORY
Ground Water Committees
Events, Meetings, & Workshops
Member Lists
- Water Resources Commission
- Water Management Advisory Task Force
- Advisory Committee for the Regulation and Control of Water Well Drillers
Additional Links
- DHH Drinking Water Watch Database
- Report Natural Gas in Water Wells
- Links & Websites
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Ground Water and Private Water Wells
- Ground Water Glossary
- Understanding Ground Water