General DNR News
Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Announces Historic MMS Lawsuit Settlement
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco announced in a press conference Tuesday the State of Louisiana has reached a settlement in its suit to stop the Minerals Management Service (MMS) from conducting any further oil and gas lease sales in the Western or Central Gulf of Mexico until it has prepared a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) covering the next sale in these areas.
October Mineral Lease Sales
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on October 11, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Statement from DNR Secretary Scott Angelle on Marjorie McKeithen joining the agency
The Office of Mineral Resources’ (OMR) primary function is working with the State Mineral Board, which has authority over the leasing of state-owned land and water bottoms for development and production of oil and gas in Louisiana. The Board conducts lease sales each month to review and award leases, examine audit reports, and monitor mineral income to the state. McKeithen will serve as Secretary of the Mineral Board.
Louisiana Ground Water Commission meets October 16
The state Ground Water Resources Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, October 16, 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.
October 4th is National ENERGY STAR Change a Light Day
Consumers—Changing one light bulb in your home to an ENERGY STAR light can make a world of difference!
State promotes Change a Light Day national campaign
State energy officials from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will join other ENERGY STAR partners across the nation in bringing attention to the importance of using energy wisely.
Workshop focus on installation of windows and doors for historic homes
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Energy Office has teamed up with the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) in sponsoring several 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.
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.