General DNR News
Coastal Restoration Projects Annual Report produced by DNR
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Restoration Division has recently completed its annual review of coastal restoration projects in the state. The report gives a brief overview on how the state operates the coastal restoration program. In addition, the 96-page book features information on project costs, the type and status of a project, and its scope and benefits.
Caldwell is Conservationist of the Year 2002
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation has honored Jack C. Caldwell as the Professional Conservationist of the Year at its annual recognition banquet held on Saturday (March 1st) in Shreveport. Caldwell is an appointee of Governor Mike Foster, serving as head of the state Department of Natural Resources.
February Lease Sale Reported by State Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale February 12, 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.
Atchafalaya Adventure Race to be held at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Come out and cheer on the teams at the finish line of the Atchafalaya Adventure Race (24-hour endurance event) on Sunday, February 16th at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park in Iberia Parish.
Public Invited to Participate in Coastal Restoration Study
NEW ORLEANS – During the first two weeks of February, the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, will host a series of public meetings to present the status and solicit comments on a comprehensive coastwide ecosystem restoration study now underway.
Grand Terre Island and Historical Fort Restoration to Begin
Coastal restoration work on two large, multi-million dollar projects in Jefferson Parish is expected to begin next month, announced state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials. The projects are at the mouth of Barataria Bay and will aid in preserving a historical landmark, stopping gulf shoreline erosion, and protecting marine fisheries and habitat.
New regulations for the disposal of exploration and production waste into solution-mined salt domes will strengthen and expand current rules, state Conservation officials announced today. State officials will hold a public hearing on the issue on Monday,
New regulations for the disposal of exploration and production waste into solution-mined salt domes will strengthen and expand current rules, state Conservation officials announced today. State officials will hold a public hearing on the issue on Monday, January 27, 2003 at 10 a.m. in the LaBelle Room located at the LaSalle Office Building in downtown Baton Rouge.
Office of Group Benefits’ CIO Named to Prestigious Technology List by Computerworld
Baton Rouge -- The Louisiana Office of Group Benefits (OGB) today announced that Rizwan Ahmed, the agency’s chief information officer, has been recognized by IDG’s Computerworld, the weekly newspaper for IT leaders, as one of the business world’s Premier 100 IT Leaders. OGB is a state-run health insurance organization covering more than 240,000 lives.
December Lease Sale Reported by State Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale December 11, 2002, 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
STATE’S CONSERVATION OFFICE REPORTS ON OILFIELD SITES
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has aggressively pursued oilfield site restoration since 1994. Several years ago as Act 404 was established by the legislature, both state government and the oil and gas industry moved into fast-gear to evaluate and identify orphaned or abandoned oilfield sites in Louisiana. It was determined then, that the oil and gas industry’s role would be to provide funding for restoration of such sites.