General DNR News
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.
Public Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting for all persons and groups interested in commenting on the rule-making process in developing and promoting wind energy in the state of Louisiana.
State Mineral Board reports June lease sale data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on June 14, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Five Breaux Act coastal restoration projects celebrated today at Grand Isle State Park
Grand Isle, LA - Breaux Act Task Force members, state and local leaders, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials and the public gathered on the beautiful grounds of Grand Isle State Park in Jefferson Parish to celebrate and view the progress of five southeast area restoration projects built or currently under construction by state and federal partners at a combined cost of $133.6 million.