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DNR plans teaching tour to educate on ground water
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed March 7-13, as Ground Water Awareness Week in Louisiana this year.
DNR Secretary stresses importance of energy industry at Police Jury convention
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle on Thursday told a gathering of local governmental officials from around the state the Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry is still a vital and growing part of the state and national economy.
Angelle says cutting incentives is wrong way to go
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle said today that the push by the White House to end long-standing tax incentives as part of the 2011 federal budget is a push toward higher energy prices, greater dependence on foreign sources of energy and fewer jobs in the state and nation.
DNR to implement streamlining recommendations
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that the department will be cutting more than $1.3 million in annual costs over the next two years to support the state government streamlining efforts.
Natural Resources and Transportation sign agreement to centralize water wells
The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) have completed an agreement to streamline the management of water wells and state ground water under DNR.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle urges EPA to revoke greenhouse gas ruling in favor of stronger natural gas policy
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle is calling for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider its actions in taking steps toward a rule-making process that could create new restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions.
DNR Secretary Angelle announces mid-year budget cuts
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that the department will be cutting more than $375,000 in previously budgeted spending to support mid-year, across-the-board budget reductions to all agencies.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle directs funding to aid university energy efficiency
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that $25.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding will be directed to fund energy efficiency retrofits of state university buildings.
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources sponsored- technology conference wrapping up
The annual Industrial Energy Technology Conference, put on by Texas A&M University’s Energy Systems Laboratory and sponsored in part by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, has wrapped up the major portion of its annual meeting.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle travels to north Louisiana for unveiling of compressed natural gas fueling station
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle on Friday traveled to Jackson Parish to participate in the grand opening of a compressed natural gas refueling station constructed by EXCO Resources.