General DNR News
September mineral lease sale results in $1.1 million for state
The Louisiana Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
ULL graduate completes thesis with help from Secretary Harper
Louisiana coastal restoration efforts and media exposure –does it influence policy-making and funding efforts? While that sounds like a mouthful - it was not at all intimidating for a young, scholarly, and motivated University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate student, Michael Spears, pursuing a Master of Science degree.
Be an Energy HERO
The state Department of Natural Resources has launched an advertising blitz this month to reach more home owners and businesses about its HERO program and cash back rebates.
Ground Water Resources Commission updated on water use
The Louisiana Ground Water Resources Program staffers reported to the state Ground Water Resources Commission this week that nearly 80 percent of water used for drilling operations in the Haynesville Shale now comes from surface water sources.
DNR Coastal Zone boundary study recommends additional regulated areas, new approaches to management
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Office of Coastal Management on Wednesday delivered the results of a science-based study on the inland boundary of the state’s coastal zone, with recommendations on changes to the boundary set more than 30 years ago to ensure it meets the coastal zone management needs of the state and its people.
August mineral lease sale results in $3.7 million for state
The state Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Oilfield Restoration Commission reports on latest projects and figures
Members of the state’s Oilfield Site Restoration Commission received fiscal year-end reports last Thursday, on projects in six parishes where orphaned wells have been closed through the Oilfield Site Restoration Program (OSRP). The commission meets quarterly in Baton Rouge at the La. Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation.
DNR’s Office of Conservation and BRCC partner to provide real-world training for students
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through the Office of Conservation, will be bringing on a quartet of Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) students wrapping up their course work in environmental technology to give them hands-on experience in government regulation of environmental issues.
July mineral lease sale brings approximately $4.5 million
The state Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Former DNR Secretary Angelle honored for public service
Former Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary and current Lt. Governor Scott Angelle has been named as the recipient of the Betty S. Baronne Award as part of the Professional Landmen’s Association-New Orleans (PLANO) 2010 awards program this week.