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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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Ground Water Resources Program Contact Information
Amended Regulations
Ground Water Committees
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Reference Documents

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>>Act 425 of 2017 Regular Session

News Releases & Announcements

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)

Amended Regulations

LAC 43:VI.Subpart 1
Regulations for the Ground Water Management Program that manages Areas of Ground Water Concern, Ground Water Emergencies, and the State's Ground Water Resources
Amendments to LAC 43:VI.Supbart 1 (8/2011)
Amended §103 and §307 of the Ground Water Management regulations.
Amendments to LAC 56:Part I (3/2011)
Amendments to the Water Well Registration Regulations