General DNR News
Programmatic EIS to be discussed at hearings on June 23
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and state and federal natural resource agencies will sponsor two public meetings to receive comments on the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Louisiana Regional Restoration Planning Program.
City of Plaquemine and DNR Sign Agreement for Park
Plaquemine Mayor Tony Gulotta and officials with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today signed an agreement for the development of the Plaquemine Waterfront Park.
Public meetings— details on La. coastal restoration plans Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - A milestone has been reached by the multi-agency team studying how to restore Louisiana's coastal ecosystem.
May Lease Sale Reported by State Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale May 14, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation & Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2002-2003 Fiscal Year totals.
Environmental advisors to the President in La. for two days
The Governor's Office of Coastal Activities and the La. Dept. of Natural Resources announced today the schedule of events for state government officials meeting with President Bush's top environmental advisors. The group will meet in New Orleans, Port Fourchon in LaFourche Parish, and in Baton Rouge.
Avoyelles Parish and DNR Sign Master Plan
Senator Donald Hines, Representative Monica Walker, and government officials recently signed a cooperative agreement to spend $158,500 for beautification and other projects associated with the Avoyelles Master Plan. The legislators from Bunkie and Marksville respectively, joined Department of Natural Resources officials and Avoyelles Parish President Kirby Roy at the Capitol to move the plan forward.
Rodemacher recently honored by energy leaders
Gus Rodemacher, secretary of the Louisiana Mineral Board, was recently given the “2003 Public Service Award” by members of the largest Gulf Coast region oil and gas networking group called GCEM. The Gulf Coast Energy Marketplace, managed by a committee of more than 20 industry leaders from Louisiana and Texas, held a conference, trade show, and power lunch in New Orleans, March 31-April 1. Special guests included New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and David Boulet, the state’s oil and gas director for the Department of Economic Development.
Pipeline Safety Seminar to Focus on New Regulations
A seminar focusing on pipeline safety, current regulations, and national security will be held at the Hotel Acadiana Conference Center Hotel in Lafayette on May 22 and 23, 2003.
New Boat Landing in Assumption Parish at Lake Verret
State and local officials have scheduled a contract signing ceremony Monday, May 5th to announce the go ahead for new projects within the Atchafalaya Basin Program.
Surface mining rules to be modified
The public can still comment on proposed rule changes to surface mining regulations in the state, said Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials today.