DEQ Communications - 2 days ago
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking for information regarding an illegal dumping incident on Highway 51, north of Ruddock.
Three 55-gallon drums were dumped by the side of the road, just south of the blue water tower, on Tuesday, July 1st. DEQ inspectors determined that the drums contained spent chemical powder from fire extinguishers. DEQ Communications - 12 days ago
Randy Creighton and Nicole Anthony, employees of DEQ Lab Services, have received awards for their dedication to their work and professionalism.DEQ Communications - 22 days ago
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will be installing electronic monitoring equipment in conjunction with a water sampling survey on Bayou Cane in St. Tammany Parish. The equipment will be installed the week of June 16th. The units will be located in Bayou cane from above Hwy. 190 to Lake Pontchartrain.DEQ Communications - 28 days ago
A resident of Ethel was arrested yesterday stemming from recent activities involving illegal tire burning in East Feliciana Parish.
Brian Tramine Hawkins, 24, admitted to burning approximately one hundred tires in order to remove the rims and avoid paying disposal fees on the rubber. The remains of the tires were then disposed of in a nearby forest.DEQ Communications - 28 days ago
The Department of Environmental Quality is issuing a formal document, called a No Further Action, for the cleanup project at the Thompson Hayward site in New Orleans. This concludes the cleanup of the site located at 7700 Earhart Blvd. DEQ Communications - 29 days ago
Jeffrey P. Meyers, Division Administrator of the Radiological Services Division within the Office of Environmental Compliance, recently received the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association's 2008 President's Award for exceptional service and dedication.DEQ Communications - 32 days ago
Steven L. Johnson, Administrator for the U.S. Protection Agency, recently recognized the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for its exceptional efforts within the Office of Environmental Services. DEQ Communications - 32 days ago
Enviroschool, presented by the Department of Environmental Quality, is inviting citizens to continue the workshops designed to help the public better understand the agency and how it operates. In June, Enviroschool will be presenting the workshop entitled Public Participation 101: Understanding the Process.DEQ Communications - 35 days ago
A resident of New Roads was arrested today following an investigation on the illegal burning of Pentachlorophenol, also known as PCP, a wood preserving chemical, in an open fire pit in Ventress.
Victor Mougeot, 70, was arrested for the activity which occurred on June 29, 2006. Mougeout's neighbors were exposed to the resulting noxious smoke plume and required medical attention. His arraignment is scheduled for September 9, and his bond is set at $25,000.
DEQ Communications - 44 days ago
Governor Bobby Jindal, LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles and rock band Better Than Ezra kicked off state hurricane preparedness efforts today at a press conference at the Governor�s mansion. The Governor announced www.GetAGameplan.org - a website for Louisianians to use to prepare their homes and their families for a potential hurricane this hurricane season. The Get a Gameplan hurricane preparedness campaign is focused on providing Louisianians with the information and tools they need to prepare for a possible hurricane in their area.More News Releases...