General DNR News
DNR Secretary Announces Information Lines Open
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will be serving the needs of its constituents, the public, business and industry, and the media as it resumes operations today in Baton Rouge and at its field offices not affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Mineral Board Holds August 2005 Lease Sale
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly lease sale on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Secretary Angelle explains Benefits of Offshore Oil and Gas
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle provided testimony to members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Resources on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Port Fourchon along with nine other officials and speakers.
Conservation Order Addresses Sustainability of Sparta Aquifer
Commissioner of Conservation James H. "Jim" Welsh has declared today three areas in North Louisiana within the Sparta Aquifer as areas of groundwater concern. “With implementation of this order, this will be the first time for state government to come to the plate and step into the role of assuring future groundwater usage in Louisiana,” the Commissioner said.
DNR presents awards for energy conservation
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Technology Assessment Division officials recently recognized several public entities and private businesses for their leadership in energy conservation in the state.
DNR participates at Gulf Coast Prospect Expo
Secretary Scott Angelle is pictured here with Petroleum Analyst Advanced Rodolph Hebert and Engineer Chris Sandoz of the Office of Conservation at the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo (GCPE) that was held July 26th – 27th in Lafayette. The Expo is presented by the Louisiana Independent Oil and Gas Association (LIOGA) to bring together potential oil and gas prospects with purchasers and investors.
July 2005 Lease Sale Announced by Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly lease sale on July 13, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Student Winners Honored for "Saving Our Wetlands" Contest
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle salutes the statewide winners of the Governor's Office of Environmental Education’s Art and Language Contest held this year on June 21, 2005. This is the third year of the contest sponsored by Alcoa Foundation and the Environmental Education office. The contest theme "Louisiana: Saving Our Wetlands" produced winners in four age groups for both art entries and writing entries.
Governor Blanco, Secretary Angelle note energy bill progress today
Governor Blanco, Secretary Angelle note energy bill progress today
Ground Water Resources Commission meeting set for June 27th
Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting The commission plans to discuss the recent Sparta Aquifer Critical Ground Water Area Designation and other topics including an update on current legislation that deals with ground water supply and a state water management plan.