General DNR News
August mineral lease sale brings approximately $7.3 million
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle directs funding to aid university energy efficiency
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that $25.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding will be directed to fund energy efficiency retrofits of state university buildings.
State Office of Conservation developing new rules to cut demand on fresh water for drilling activity
The Louisiana Office of Conservation is developing new rules allowing for the limited re-use of waste water from oil and natural gas exploration and production operations for drilling operations in the Haynesville Shale area.
DNR Deputy Secretary Presents Clean Marinas in State
Today, DNR Deputy Secretary Lori LeBlanc presented program certificates to several marina operators who have been designated and recognized by the state for having a “clean marina."
DNR begins work on coastal zone boundary study
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Management is beginning a science-based study on the inland boundary of the state’s coastal zone to determine whether the boundary set more than 30 years ago still meets the coastal zone management needs of the state and its people.
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.
July mineral lease sale brings approximately $3.2 million
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
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.
Gueydan well hearing to be rescheduled
The Louisiana Office of Conservation has postponed a public hearing scheduled for today on a saltwater disposal well permit application by Toce Energy, LLC for the Hal Stelly Well No. 001, with the intent of rescheduling the hearing for a later date.
New Haynesville Shale Zone urban drilling rules set
Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James H. Welsh has issued an order, effective as of Aug.1, 2009, to establish practices, safeguards and regulations for natural gas exploration and production in urban areas of the Haynesville Shale.