General DNR News
DNR's Mike French honored by Civil Service League
The Louisiana Civil Service League honored Department of Natural Resources Technology Assessment Division Director Mike French today with a Certificate of Merit at the League’s 50th Annual Dunbar Awards luncheon in New Orleans.
Statement from Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle on the passing of F. Malcolm Hood, Jr.
“We at the Department of Natural Resources wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Malcolm Hood, Jr. His death will be strongly felt not only by the members of his family, his friends and business associates who knew him best, but also the people in the energy industry and those who may never have known the important role that he played in leading several organizations and participating in the legislative process in ways that bettered government for the citizens of the state and for business."
January mineral lease sale brings $880,000
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
New La. drilling safety rules stricter than any other state
Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James H. Welsh has issued two new permanent rules and a new policy which combine to give Louisiana some of the most stringent oil and gas drilling safety rules in the country.
Ground Water Staff Reaching Out to North La.
The Louisiana State Ground Water Resources Commission met Thursday, Dec. 18 to swear in new members and discuss procedural and area concerns members may be tackling in coming months.
December mineral lease sale brings $1.4 million
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday collected more than $1.4 million at its December lease sale, pushing the total collections on mineral leases to more than $191.3 million for the first half of the financial year that began on July 1.
November mineral lease sale brings $3.5 million
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday collected more than $3.5 million at its lease sale for November, showing interest in leasing Louisiana mineral rights for energy production is still strong, though spending on leases in the Haynesville Shale natural gas area has slowed as companies prepare to develop what they’ve already leased, as reported by state Mineral Board Secretary Marjorie McKeithen.
DNR participates in Energy Awareness event
Saving energy and saving money on energy is a popular topic, not only in Louisiana, but from coast to coast.
Harper recognized with Service Award
The Louisiana Civil Service League has recognized the service of state Department of Natural Resources Undersecretary Robert Harper in making him one of the chosen few honorees of its annual Monte M. Lemann Award this year.
State, Clean Groups to show some propane power
DNR and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program work together to educate community fleet managers, purchasing agents, and other officials about the benefits when using alternative fuels in their vehicles/fleets, as part of the nation’s push for energy independence and reducing harmful emissions into the environment.