News Release Archives

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
LDEQ schedules Dresser meeting for July 7

The meeting will discuss the Dresser site in Pineville at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at the Granberry Conference Center off Allen Drive on the campus of Louisiana College in Pineville. This in-person meeting was scheduled after a June 10 online meeting had to be canceled due to connectivity issues.

06/29/20
The state of Louisiana enters contract with new bank for processing credit card payments

The LDEQ will transition to a new bank for the processing of credit card payments. The switch will take place at the end of the 2020 fiscal year and will be reflected on credit card payments beginning on the afternoon of June 26, 2020, and onward.

06/26/20
EPA Announces $300,000 for Southern Louisiana Brownfield Sites 06/12/20
Online Dresser meeting cut short, to be rescheduled 06/11/20