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EPA issues Multipurpose grant to Louisiana to reduce paper waste

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a Multipurpose grant (MPG) to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to analyze and review Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits. The state has developed a system to receive permits online rather than in paper form.

07/23/20
LDEQ’s Enviroschool to host two water-focused webinars in August

The LDEQ's Enviroschool will hold two live webinars in August. The first will discuss Water Quality in Louisiana and the second will focus on Onsite Sewerage System Maintenance, Health and the Environment.

07/17/20
EPA Adds New PFAS Treatment Options and Scientific References to Drinking Water Treatability Database

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an update to its Drinking Water Treatability Database with new treatment options and scientific references for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

07/15/20
EPA Announces $6 Billion in New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2020 notice of funding availability under its Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, including funding for the new State infrastructure financing authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program.

07/14/20
Bayou Bonfouca swimming and sediment contact advisory lifted 05/29/20
LDEQ encourages citizens to flush only toilet paper

LDEQ encourages everyone to flush only toilet paper into their sewage or septic systems.

04/02/20
Sankofa Wetland Environmental Empowerment Team Receives EPA Environmental Justice Grant

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave an Environmental Justice Small Grant to the Sankofa Wetland Environmental Empowerment Team (SWEET). The grant will fund a project to engage high school students in New Orleans, Louisiana, on wetland habitats and green infrastructure projects.

02/27/20
Louisiana business owner pleads guilty to oil spill violations 01/30/20