Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Environmental Quality is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect human health, safety and welfare.

The department is divided into the following offices:

A Message from the Secretary

LDEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto welcomes you to our website and invites you to explore the expansive information about our agency and our mission. 

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