General DNR News
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.
State Conservation Office acts on Sparta Aquifer in northern parishes
The Commissioner of Conservation issued a draft order today declaring portions of the Sparta Aquifer in north Louisiana to be critical ground water areas. The issuance of the draft order (CGWA-1-04) is the result of an application made by the Sparta Ground Water Conservation District in 2002.
National PR Groups Award DNR and State Campaign
The America’s WETLAND Campaign and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources received national acclaim this spring for its work on “spreading the word” about Louisiana’s coastal land loss issues. The America's WETLAND campaign, sponsored by the Governor’s Office has recently been honored with the Silver Anvil Award presented by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Lease Sale Results for June Announced by Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale June 9, 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.
ANGELLE CHAIRS NEW MINERAL BOARD
The newly appointed State Mineral Board held its first meeting and mineral lease sale at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) headquarters in Baton Rouge earlier this month. The group, recently appointed by Governor Kathleen Blanco, met on May 12th and chose DNR Secretary Scott Angelle to serve as Chairman.
Father of Breaux Act celebrated today with Mississippi River Delta area as backdrop
With a life-long career of dedicated public service, there is perhaps no other more distinguished or honored name in Louisiana than—John Breaux.