For more information on the news releases listed below, or for information on other related areas, please contact the DNR Office of the Secretary, Public Information. Items are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent postings at the top.

November
20:	Atchafalaya Basin Plan project hearing draws strong interest
20:	Civil Service congratulates DNR on outstanding compliance
16:	Citizens can be heard on Atchafalaya Basin Plan
12:	November mineral lease sale brings approximately $2.6 million
09:	Office of Conservation reinforces that domestic water well owners must notify before selling water for industrial purposes
October
19:	New DNR regulations on beneficial use of dredged material now effective
14:	October mineral lease sale brings approximately $12.1 million
13:	La. Solar House Competes Nationally - Your vote can count!
08:	State Office of Conservation requiring reporting of water source in hydraulic fracturing operations
02:	October 1 marks the Coastal Resources Program’s beginnings
September
14:	September mineral lease sale brings approximately $29,000
04:	Oil and Gas professionals to meet on array of topics in New Orleans
01:	DNR hosting workshops to assist local governments in use of stimulus funds
August
26:	DNR working with non-profit to provide energy rater training
12:	August mineral lease sale brings approximately $7.3 million
July
24:	DNR Secretary Scott Angelle directs funding to aid university energy efficiency
23:	State Office of Conservation developing new rules to cut demand on fresh water for drilling activity
20:	First half of $71 million energy stimulus plan approved
15:	DNR Deputy Secretary Presents Clean Marinas in State
10:	DNR begins work on coastal zone boundary study
09:	Revamped Ground Water Resources web site launched
09:	July mineral lease sale brings approximately $3.2 million
June
26:	Ground Water Resources ready to assist farmers in continuing dry weather
25:	Gueydan well hearing to be rescheduled
25:	New Haynesville Shale Zone urban drilling rules set
11:	June mineral lease sale brings approximately $1.4 million
01:	DNR awards Nalco for conservation efforts
01:	DNR and Corps to share space in Baton Rouge
May
15:	Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana sign agreement on Atchafalaya Basin Program
15:	Louisiana Department of Natural Resources sponsored- technology conference wrapping up
14:	Louisiana Department of Natural Resources releases study on initial economic impact of Haynesville Shale
13:	May mineral lease sale brings approximately $3.7 million
12:	Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana to sign agreement on Friday, May 15
08:	DNR Secretary Scott Angelle travels to north Louisiana for unveiling of compressed natural gas fueling station
05:	Gov. Bobby Jindal proclaims May as “Safe Digging Month”
04:	DNR Secretary Scott Angelle interview with CleanSkies.TV on role of DNR and future of energy in state and nation (37 min.)
April
23:	Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle teaches middle schoolers Earth Day lesson on DNR and environment
23:	Oilfield Site Restoration Commission staff reports on progress
17:	Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle to teach middle school classes to commemorate Earth Day
16:	State Natural Resources staff sets Earth Day events
16:	Atchafalaya Basin sees big return after 2008 storms
15:	Edwards Hosts Southern University Law Center Hall of Fame Program
09:	DNR and State Energy Office provide stimulus information on web
09:	April mineral lease sale brings approximately $773,000
March
26:	State Office of Conservation hosting media tour of recovered oilfield sites in St. Landry Parish
18:	DNR Secretary Scott Angelle names acting assistant secretary
16:	“Our Lives...Our Water” Educational Video (10 min.)
11:	March mineral lease sale brings approximately $1.35 million
11:	Simple steps to conserve ground water in the home
11:	Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle starts series of DNR classes for Ground Water Awareness week
09:	Simple steps to ground water protection at the household level
09:	Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle to teach public school class to commemorate Ground Water Awareness Week TOMORROW
06:	Gov. Bobby Jindal proclaims Ground Water Awareness Week
06:	State Ground Water Commission meets in Minden
04:	Planning Guidebook Discussed in March
February
23:	Atchafalaya Basin Research and Promotion Board approves Annual Plan
11:	February mineral lease sale brings approximately $604,000
January
30:	DNR's Mike French honored by Civil Service League
23:	Statement from Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle on the passing of F. Malcolm Hood, Jr.
21:	Atchafalaya Basin site now hosts photo upload feature
16:	January mineral lease sale brings $880,000
12:	New La. drilling safety rules stricter than any other state
09:	Atchafalaya Basin board prepares for final planning push

December
19:	Ground water staff reaching out to north La.
15:	December mineral lease sale brings $1.4 million
November
13:	November mineral lease sale brings $3.5 million
03:	DNR participates in Energy Awareness event
October
30:	Harper recognized with Service Award
17:	State, Clean Groups to show some propane power
16:	Ground Water Use Advisory: Commissioner of Conservation Recommends Wise Water Use Planning in the Haynesville Shale
15:	September-October mineral lease sale nets $43.5 million
13:	Ground Water Commission meets to update new members
10:	Partial state mineral leasing sale still brings strong collection
03:	Basin Program Online at DNR has new look and info
September
26:	DNR and Atchafalaya Basin meetings in October
19:	Angelle sends FEMA letter on generator policy
18:	DNR Oil and Gas Seminar Draws Many, Offers Much
11:	Angelle Tapped to Brief President Bush on Hurricane Gustav Energy Issues
10:	Department of Natural Resources checking status of energy operations in wake of Hurricane Gustav
07:	Atchafalaya Basin planning meetings cancelled
August
28:	Hurricane Preparedness: DNR Lists Contact Numbers
19:	DEQ, DNR announce assistant secretaries
13:	State mineral leasing sale second highest collection on record
13:	DNR reinforces well notification rules
13:	Water Video Says Conserve
11:	Oil and Gas Seminar to be held in September in New Orleans
July
24:	Drilling permit spike hightlights trend of increasing exploration
24:	Atchafalaya Basin board adopts new project rules
11:	State Mineral Leasing takes another big leap
02:	DNR Secretary expresses vindication on court ruling
June
30:	New Rules for the Louisiana Oilfield Announced
12:	Mineral Lease Sale over the Top - $35 million for June
May
29:	Drilling Order near interstates continues for 30 days
21:	Possible Partnerships: 16 Eurasian Executives visit DNR
19:	State Mineral Board Holds May Lease Sale
07:	DNR staff appointments named
06:	DNR Secretary announces new deputy secretary
April
10:	State Mineral Board lists April lease figures
04:	Humane Society Honors State Officials
March
28:	Conservation Office Issues New Drilling Order
27:	Incident Inspection Report Available
26:	Contractors checking water wells in coastal parishes
24:	DNR announces Clean Cities Conference
17:	Mineral Board Monthly Sale Nets Nearly $4 million
11:	DNR presents 2007 coastal projects review booklet
February
14:	State Mineral Board Holds February Lease Sale
January
11:	State Mineral Board lists January lease figures
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