General DNR News
State Fishermen Gear Reimbursement Program Explained
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for the operations of the state's Fisherman Gear Compensation Program and Fund (FGCF). The fund was established by the legislature to reimburse commercial fishermen for lost or damaged vessels and gear due to underwater obstructions. Fishermen operating in state-owned water bottoms located in the Louisiana Coastal Zone that incur losses may place their claim with DNR.
Oystermen in State's Relocation Plan Receive Checks, so far $2 million Paid
Oyster leaseholders participating in the state's voluntary Oyster Relocation Program have received payments totaling $2 million so far, state officials announced today. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources officials say that by the end of September, there will be another $2.5 million in payments to leaseholders affected by the construction of the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion project.
NEW YORKER SOUNDS ALARM TO SAVE LOUISIANA MARSHES
His book is entitled, "Holding Back the Sea: The Struggle for America's Natural Legacy on the Gulf Coast" and while he hails from New York, he tells a compelling, true story about the land and the people of the Bayou State.
CONSERVATION BILL PASSES U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE, COULD MEAN ALMOST $300 MILLION A YEAR FOR LOUISIANA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) was voted out of the U.S. House Resources Committee yesterday by a vote of 29 to 12. The bill could mean up to $300 million a year for Louisiana and would go far to restore the state's coastal wetlands, disappearing at the staggering rate of 35 square miles a year.
CHANCE DOES PIPELINE RESEARCH
John E. Chance & Associates, Inc. has begun research work for the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Coastal Management Division.
DNR Secretary Jack Caldwell Testifies Before Congress On Bill To Help Restore Louisiana's Disappearing Coast
Washington D.C.—Secretary Jack Caldwell of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources testified this week before the United States House Resources Committee on behalf of a bill that would help fund the state's efforts to save its vanishing coastline.
JUNE MINERAL LEASE SALE ANNOUNCED BY BOARD
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale June 13, 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 2000-2001 Fiscal Year totals.
NOAA FISHERIES AND LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES JOIN TO RESTORE BLACK BAYOU FISH HABITAT
Federal and state officials announced the award of the Black Bayou hydrological restoration project to Luhr Brothers Construction of Alexandria, La. The restoration of Black Bayou is a fisheries habitat project funded through the Breaux Act, a 10-year-old campaign to protect and restore coastal Louisiana's natural resources. The restoration is a joint project of the Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA fisheries) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
COASTAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DNR to host public meetings in New Orleans and Lafayette
Two public meetings are scheduled in June to discuss the state's draft plans for the coastal impact assistance program (CIAP) to be held in New Orleans and Lafayette, June 4th and 11th. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) coastal officials are working toward providing a final plan to Governor Foster on July 1st.
Holly Beach Project Topic of Community Meeting May 22
Proposed coastal restoration work for Holly Beach in Cameron parish will be discussed at a public meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at 1 p.m. at the Cameron Parish Policy Jury office. Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) coastal officials will facilitate the meeting, reviewing proposed and future plans.