General DNR News
BusinessWeek Shines Light on “Eco-Cultural” Tourism in America’s WETLAND
New Orleans, LA. - When BusinessWeek’s December 13th issue hits newsstands today, it will expose millions of readers to a new brand of experiential travel and adventure called "eco-cultural" tourism.
State Mineral Board reports November lease sale data
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on Nov.10, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
Final LCA Ecosystem Restoration Study Available for Public Review and Comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released for review and comment its final report and programmatic environmental impact statement on the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Ecosystem Restoration Study.
DNR Ground Water Resources to hold meeting on Nov. 8th
Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting
September 2004 Lease Sale Announced by Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on September 8, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
DNR Ground Water Resources to hold meeting on Aug. 23
Louisiana Ground Water Resources Commission’s Quarterly Meeting
DNR group named in Coastal America Award 2004
U. S. Senator John Breaux and the Breaux Act Task Force members were recognized by the Washington D.C.-based program, Coastal America, during special ceremonies held at the New Orleans District, U S Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday, August 18, 2004.
State Mineral Board meets in August
The State Mineral Board conducted its monthly Lease Sale on August 11, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
State Mineral Board July Results and other actions
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale July 14, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conservation and Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2003-2004 Fiscal Year totals.
State Involved in Mock Hurricane Exercise
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will participate in a hurricane evacuation exercise called “Hurricane Pam” starting next week. All state government agencies will be involved in response efforts for this week-long exercise.