General DNR News
Oil and Gas Reps Meet / New Technology Shown Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle will address guests at “Executive Night” from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, at the recently opened LITE Center. This event is presented in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo and Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies annual expo and convention being held at the Cajundome Convention Center, September 25-27. Media is invited.
DNR promotes new building ideas, housing summit, and other events
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Energy Office has teamed up with the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) in sponsoring workshops to promote energy-efficient products and materials as well as hands-on training in the proper insulation techniques in the rebuilding of historic homes in the New Orleans area.
State Mineral Board reports September lease sale data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on September 13, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Public meetings to focus on use of dredged material
BATON ROUGE – During the first two weeks of September, the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, will host a series of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping meetings to solicit public comments and provide information on the Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDMAT) Program Study, a component of the Louisiana Coastal Area, Louisiana (LCA) – Ecosystem Restoration.
Officials celebrate Ground breaking of Veterans Park in Pierre Part
State and local officials and the public participated in a ground breaking ceremony for Veteran’s Park located in Pierre Part off of Highway 70 on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 10 a.m.
State Mineral Board reports August lease sale data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on August 9, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
DNR helps in promoting energy-efficient historic homes
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Energy Office has teamed up with the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) in sponsoring workshops to promote energy-efficient products and materials as well as hands-on training in the proper insulation techniques in the rebuilding of historic homes in the New Orleans area.
Edwards receives presidential award from bar association
Monique M. Edwards, executive counsel at the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), has been awarded the National Bar Association’s (NBA) Presidential Award for outstanding service.
State's Ground Water Commission to conduct meeting on July 31
The Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in Baton Rouge. The meeting will be located in the LaSalle Office Building in the LaBelle Room at 617 North Third St.
State Mineral Board reports July lease sale data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on July 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.