Office of the Secretary
DNR SUPPORTS CONSERVATION FUND IN LAUNCHING NATURAL RESOURCES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources' officials joined forces with other agencies charged with conservation, resource management and outdoor recreation to form a bi-partisan organization aimed at building partnerships between the states and the federal government to enhance the management and conservation of America's natural resources. Until now, there has not been a formal organization to take a comprehensive view of natural resource protection. This unique organization, called the Natural Resources Leadership Council of the States (NRLCS), recently received its approval from the National Governors Association to formally organize.
Welsh Becomes State Commissioner of Conservation
James H. Welsh has been named the new Commissioner of Conservation at the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) starting July 1st. Welsh, who retired from state service with 36 years in the Office of Conservation, was selected by Governor Mike Foster to assume the top job.
DNR has strong support for Master Farmers
DNR Deputy Secretary Katherine Vaughan appeared at a press conference in New Orleans to speak on the Master Farmer Program, a soil and water conservation program with the potential to become a national model. The program was launched in January by the LSU AgCenter but was announced to the public at this year's Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention held June 26-30 at the New Orleans Marriott.
U.S. Army Salutes Secretary Caldwell For Public Service
Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jack Caldwell has been recently honored for his commitment and dedication to protecting Louisiana's ecosystem and its natural resources. Col. Thomas Julich, New Orleans District Commander of the Army's Corps of Engineers presented Caldwell with a plaque and commemorative medal at a special ceremony held this month.
DNR SECRETARY TO SIT ON FEDERAL COMMITTEE TO ASSESS ROLE OF OCS IN NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION
Jack Caldwell, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, has been asked by the Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the U.S. Department of Interior to serve with a group that will assess the role the Outer Continental Shelf will play in meeting the demand for the nation's future natural gas supply.
Caldwell Receives Award for National Policy Work
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jack Caldwell recently received special recognition from the national Coastal States Organization (CSO) for his work on federal legislation (CARA) that would have increased revenues to coastal states. CARA (Conservation and Reinvestment Act) was fully supported by the CSO, backed by all 50 states' governors, passed by a wide margin the U.S. House, but fell short of passage in the Senate.
DNR SECRETARY JACK CALDWELL TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS TODAY ON OCS REVENUE SHARING BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Jack C. Caldwell testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Resources in favor of the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999, a bill sponsored so far by a bi-partisan group of 50 congressmen, including Billy Tauzin, Chris John and Richard Baker. The bill would share federal offshore oil and gas revenues with the states, bringing about $340 million a year to Louisiana if passed.
DNR SECRETARY GIVEN SPECIAL HONOR BY US DOE
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jack Caldwell was honored Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for his demonstrated commitment to natural resource conservation and environmental protection.
THE LOUISIANA LAND AND EXPLORATION COMPANY DONATES THE ISLES DERNIERES CHAIN OF ISLANDS TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
H. Leighton Steward, Chairman of the Board of The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, and Terry Ryder, Special Counsel for Governor Murphy J. Foster, announced that The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company is donating to the State of Louisiana the surface rights to its land holdings in the Isles Dernieres chain of barrier islands located off Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.