General DNR News
State oil and gas revenue hits record high for FY 06-07
BATON ROUGE — The state’s economic picture is looking up with respect to the energy sector of the economy. For the fiscal year 2006-07 (which ended June 30th), mineral income figures indicate that the oil and gas business in Louisiana is quite robust and is reaching new highs.
2007 Legislation Advances Coastal Protection and Projects
Louisiana DNR Secretary Scott Angelle announced today the success of three major bills aimed at reinforcing the state's energy infrastructure and rebuilding coastal wetlands.
State Mineral Board Presents June Lease Sale Data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on June 13, 2007, in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Angelle Testifies Before House Appropriations
State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle testified before the House Appropriations Committee today, along with Senator Reggie Dupre, author of SB 53 which establishes a Coastal Financing Corporation.
Entergy contributes to Rebuilding Old Homes in New Orleans
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has teamed with the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) to help homeowners in the Holy Cross and Lower 9th Ward neighborhoods rebuild with techniques that are energy efficient, sustainable and environmentally responsible.
MESSAGE FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY: Hurricane Credentialing and Access Program
Energy companies and operators should be aware as this hurricane season begins June 1st, that new procedures are in place which will allow for an orderly and secure return to the workplace after a storm event. Also, all resource requests during and immediately following a storm event should be made to the local parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The Parish EOC will then forward requests to the State EOC if the local resources are not available or if local government cannot assist.
DNR and LRA promoting energy efficiency in homes
“Quick Notes on Achieving Energy Efficiency, A Five-Part Series” was recently produced to promote energy conservation in the residential sector.
DNR restoration project wins national honor
BATON ROUGE — The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) has named the Chaland Headland coastal restoration project as one of America’s Top Restored Beaches.
State Mineral Board Lists May Lease Sale Data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on May 9, 2007, in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Seven CWPPRA coastal restoration projects celebrated today at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
Grand Chenier, LA – Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force members, state and local leaders, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) officials and the public gathered on the grounds of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Cameron Parish to celebrate and view the progress of seven southwest area restoration projects built or currently under construction by state and federal partners at a combined cost of $55.44 million.