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La. Mineral and Energy Board holds May Lease Sale
- Governor’s Call for Increased Water Flow into Atchafalaya Basin Approved, Will Support Fisheries, Basin Health and Coast »
- State Mineral and Energy Board Lease Sale for April brings $1.9 million »
- Office of Conservation, Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Set Structure to Coordinate Efforts »
- Blue Ribbon Commission Initial Meeting Set »
- Members Announced for Blue Ribbon Commission on Bayou Corne Safety »
- Office of Conservation Applauds Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Proposal »
- Results of March State Lease Sale announced by Mineral and Energy Board »
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Mineral Resources staffers Sherry, Suzanne, and Macy assist each month in the La. Mineral and Energy Board’s oil and gas lease sale
Office of Conservation oil and gas hearings have been ongoing since 1936. Companies, landowners, citizens can look to Title 43/La. Administrative Code for oil and gas rules
Clean Fuels like CNG (compressed natural gas) cost less per gallon, eliminates carbon pollution, low maintenance, more efficient to drive 
Coastal Scientist Charles Reulet explains about coastal erosion at Central PrimaryUpcoming meetings and events
May27
Memorial Day - Holiday
May31
DNR SONRIS Workshop
Jun04
Oil and Gas Hearings
Message from the Secretary
Welcome from DNR Secretary Stephen Chustz and the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources who work every day to ensure and promote sustainable and responsible use of the natural resources of our state so that they are available for the enjoyment and benefit of our citizens now and in the future. Our goal is to provide a fair, predictable and effective regulatory system that allows opportunities for development and economic growth through the use of our natural resources while at the same time ensuring protection of public safety and the environment. That balance is the focus of our role as stewards of Louisiana's bountiful natural resources that are so critical to our economy and our culture.
