Office of Mineral Resources
Good stewards awarded for making buildings better and saving money
The long, hot, humid days of summer did not stop officials of six school boards and one police jury from traveling to the capital city for recognition as “good stewards” in the state’s new Energy Fund program. The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held “Stewardship Awards” ceremony to honor and call attention to the participants. "These school systems are now on their way to saving hundreds of thousands of dollars each year in energy operating costs," said Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jack Caldwell.
State Conservation Office to Host Pipeline Seminar in New Orleans
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Louisiana Gas Association (LGA) will host a two-day seminar for hazardous liquids operators and contractors at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans on August 13th and 14th.
DNR honors schools for taking energy savings steps
Energy Fund Stewardship Awards Presentation
DNR and Corp announce more public meetings on coastal plans
A third series of public meetings, sponsored by state and federal managers of the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) formerly known as the Louisiana Comprehensive Coastwide Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study, will be held Aug. 4 -7. All meetings are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the following locations:
Round Two in Fight to Remove Hydrilla in Basin Starts Soon
Last year almost to the date a team of scientists, chemists, and state officials donned their boots, jumped into airboats and headed to Henderson to do battle. Thus, round one began in the fight to remove the noxious aquatic weed, hydrilla, from Henderson Lake in the Atchafalaya Basin.
E&P Waste Disposal Rules in State Expanded
Both commercial and non-commercial waste disposal operations in Louisiana now have the option of using salt dome caverns. According to the state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation, the regulations for the disposal of exploration and production (E&P) waste into solution-mined salt dome caverns became effective last month.
Gulf Coast Prospect Expo in Lafayette
The state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation will participate as exhibitors in the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo at the Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA. on July 29th -30th. The Expo is presented by the Louisiana Independent Oil and Gas Association (LIOGA).
Gulf Coast Prospect Expo in Lafayette
The state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Mineral Resources will participate as exhibitors in the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo at the Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA. on July 29th -30th. The Expo is presented by the Louisiana Independent Oil and Gas Association (LIOGA).
State Coastal Office in Abbeville Relocates to Lafayette
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Restoration and Management (OCRM) announced today the relocation of its Abbeville Office to Lafayette, LA.
Louisiana Energy Facts Report Released
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