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Discover DEQ Newsletter – February 2020

What’s Inside? LDEQ introduces first all-electric car to vehicle fleet, Louisiana Environmental Conference coming to the Cajundome in March, Message from the Secretary and more!

02/28/20
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
2020 Louisiana Envirothon held at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

For the 15th year, the LDEQ partnered with other Louisiana organizations to host the Louisiana Envirothon, an environmental problem-solving competition.

02/20/20
LDEQ introduces first all-electric car to vehicle fleet

LDEQ has expanded its vehicle fleet to include its first electric vehicle. With the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure recently added to the Galvez Parking garage, LDEQ continues to work toward energy-efficient investments with the procurement of a Chevrolet Bolt EV.

02/19/20
Discover DEQ Newsletter – January 2020

What's Inside? Records Management – the key to all information, Message from the Secretary, New MAMLs will play a critical role in emergency response and more!

02/03/20
Louisiana business owner pleads guilty to oil spill violations 01/30/20
Baton Rouge man arrested for illegal discharge and disposal, criminal damage 01/28/20
LDEQ Annual Report 2019 01/27/20