General DNR News
State Mineral Lease Sale Held in February
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale February 13, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mineral Board Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge. The Board will continue to conduct business on the First Floor of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue's new home at 617 North 3rd Street. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2001-2002 Fiscal Year totals.
Schools, Hospitals and Public Entities may seek Energy Funds
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in partnership with the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority announces the availability of special, low-cost financing for publicly funded entities that want to develop and implement energy conservation measures. DNR Energy officials said the deadline for applying for the Energy Fund is being extended through April 30, 2002.
Feasibility Study for Coast 2050 Plan Agreed on today at the Capitol
Putting their best foot forward in an effort to secure $14 billion to pay for the ravishes of coastal erosion, Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jack Caldwell and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Thomas Julich signed an agreement to begin a coast wide feasibility study for the Coast 2050 Plan.
DAVIS POND WETLAND PROJECT TO BE DEDICATED ON MARCH 26TH NEAR NEW ORLEANS
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold ceremonies to dedicate and open the world's largest coastal restoration project designed to protect more than 700,000 acres of precious wetland habitat in Louisiana.
STATE'S COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION APPOINTED AT DNR
Felix "Phil" Boudreaux has recently assumed the post of acting Commissioner of Conservation for the state's Office of Conservation, replacing former Commissioner Philip Asprodites. Boudreaux, who is a petroleum engineer and a 28-year veteran of the office, was appointed by Governor Mike Foster in January.
Mineral Board Lease Sale Data Released for January
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale January 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mineral Board Hearing Room located in the State Land and Natural Resources Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2001-2002 Fiscal Year totals.
DNR Announces Move
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will open at its new location at the LaSalle Office Building 617 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
State's Oilfield Waste Testing Program Takes Effect
The state Department of Natural Resources's Office of Conservation announced today that major amendments to the state's oilfield waste storage, treatment and disposal rules are now in effect.
NOVEMBER MINERAL LEASE SALE ANNOUNCED BY BOARD
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale November 14, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mineral Board Hearing Room located in the State Land and Natural Resources Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2001-2002 Fiscal Year totals.
OCTOBER MINERAL LEASE SALE ANNOUNCED BY BOARD
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale October 10, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. in the Mineral Board Hearing Room located in the State Land and Natural Resources Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2001-2002 Fiscal Year totals.