General DNR News
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle travels to north Louisiana for unveiling of compressed natural gas fueling station
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle on Friday traveled to Jackson Parish to participate in the grand opening of a compressed natural gas refueling station constructed by EXCO Resources.
Gov. Bobby Jindal proclaims May as “Safe Digging Month”
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed the Month of May as “Safe Digging Month” in the state of Louisiana to support and promote state and national Call-Before-You-Dig efforts.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle interview with CleanSkies.TV on role of DNR and future of energy in state and nation
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle recently took some time from his schedule to hold an interview with CleanSkies.TV, a national web-based news outlet focused on energy issues in the U.S.
Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle teaches middle schoolers Earth Day lesson on DNR and environment
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle visited a pair of Lafayette middle schools this week to teach lessons on DNR’s role in the environment to 8th grade science classes.
Oilfield Site Restoration Commission staff reports on progress
The state Oilfield Site Restoration Commission met Thursday to hear the latest report from staff about the progress the program is making in cleaning up orphaned oilfield sites across the state – including more than two dozen wells plugged and sites cleaned in the last three months.
Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle to teach middle school classes to commemorate Earth Day
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle will be visiting two Lafayette middle schools on Wednesday, April 22, to teach a lesson on DNR’s role in the environment to 8th grade science classes.
State Natural Resources staff sets Earth Day events
The La. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will sponsor and participate in Louisiana Earth Day 2009 in downtown Baton Rouge on Sunday, April 19th.
Edwards presides over S.U. 2009 Hall of Fame
Monique Edwards, DNR Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Mineral Resources recently hosted the 2009 Alumni Hall of Fame Program and Banquet of the Southern University Law Center.
DNR and State Energy Office provide stimulus information on web
The state Department of Natural Resources’ State Energy Office has been fielding some questions on what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) means for Louisiana.
April mineral lease sale brings approximately $773,000
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.