General DNR News
MINERAL BOARD RELEASES NOVEMBER FIGURES
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale November 8, 2000, 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.
DNR GEOLOGIST ELECTED TO NATIONAL BOARD
Dr. Madhurendu B. Kumar, Geologist Supervisor with the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Office of Conservation has recently been elected Treasurer of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG). As an officer of AIPG, he will serve on the National Executive Committee until 2002.
DNR reports restoration projects along coast now listed for Phase One
Eight coastal restoration projects listed on the state's Priority Project List 9 (PPL9) have reached the first phase of implementation. State coastal officials say that means budget approvals for all engineering and preconstruction work are now complete.
Barataria Waterway Project Shown —Rock Barrier Helping to Stem Problem
Lafitte. LA—A public dedication was held today highlighting the completion of the Barataria Bay Waterway West Bank Restoration Project, a Breaux Act project in Jefferson Parish located about five miles south of Lafitte, Louisiana, in an area commonly referred to as the ‘Dupre Cut.'
Federal dollars targeted for battling the ravages of coastal erosion in Louisiana have been pledged by Congress today with the passage of the reauthorization of the "Breaux Act," also known as the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act
Federal dollars targeted for battling the ravages of coastal erosion in Louisiana have been pledged by Congress today with the passage of the reauthorization of the "Breaux Act," also known as the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA).
LOUISIANA TO RECOVER ADDITIONAL MINERAL ROYALTY INCOME
Federal legislation repealing the "net receipts sharing" practice of the Minerals Leasing Act will mean more money for states to spend on education. Louisiana anticipates getting back over $40,000 per year to be used for schools and education.
MINERAL BOARD RELEASES OCTOBER FIGURES
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale October 11, 2000, 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.
DNR Coastal Managers To Receive National Award
Baton Rouge, LA – Three coastal managers of the state's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be recognized by the Washington D.C.-based program, Coastal America, during ceremonies held at the Aquarium of the Americas on Tuesday, September 19, 2000.
MINERAL BOARD RELEASES SEPTEMBER FIGURES and FEE INCREASE
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale September 13, 2000, 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.
Public Hearing at DNR for Proposed Plaquemines' CZM Program
Plaquemines parish officials are proposing to join eight other coastal parishes in establishing a local coastal zone management (CZM) program for their communities. In doing so, state agency approval is required in the approval process as is public comment, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials announced today.