General DNR News
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.
Conference on oil and gas business set for August 23- 24
The state of Louisiana’s oil and gas regulatory process, mineral leasing rules, and coastal management issues are the primary topics to be covered in the fourth annual, SONRIS to Sunset conference hosted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Hurricane Season Starts
Today is the first day of hurricane season and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is encouraging everyone to be ready. Weather officials are predicting an above normal hurricane season so it’s imperative to get prepared now.
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources releases study on initial economic impact of Haynesville Shale
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has released a study on the initial economic impact of natural gas exploration in the Haynesville Shale indicating several billion dollars generated by the activity in the area.
State Mineral and Energy Board holds May lease sale
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.
DNR higher education energy efficiency program nears implementation
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that DNR is preparing to implement the $25.7 million “Lead By Example” program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and dedicated by DNR to energy efficiency retrofits of state higher education buildings.
DNR notes first coastal project to invoke new beneficial use rules
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Management has accepted the first contribution to the Coastal Resources Trust Fund tied to a project making use the state’s rule changes on the beneficial use of material dredged in projects requiring a coastal use permit.