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City of Zachary closes a $9,300,000 loan for sewage upgrades

Photo of Zachary Mayor David Amrhein with DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch

Photo of Zachary and DEQ officials at the check presentation

DEQ Enviroschool to host free LPDES General Permit workshops in June

Notice to Major Sources of Greenhouse Gases

** Notice to Major Sources of Greenhouse Gases **

Asbestos and Lead Workshop to be hosted by DEQ

Louisiana Environmental Health Association to hold 2012 Annual Business Meeting

Registration form

Washington Parish man pleads guilty to illegal dumping and burning of tires

DEQ's hazardous waste permitting program commended by EPA

Acadia Parish waste tire transporter arrested for felony waste tire fund violations

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for St. Landry Parish Landfill Gas Station

Governor proclaims May as Air Quality Awareness Month

For more information or to sign up for EnviroFlash

For current air quality information

Proclamation

DEQ Enviroschool offers Permits 101: Understanding the Basics Workshop

Register for Enviroschool

American Lung Association report shows improvement in Louisiana's air quality

DEQ EnviroFlash notification system helps citizens monitor air quality

EnviroFlash information

St. Charles, St James and St. John parishes to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection day in Destrehan and Laplace

Bossier Parish receives funding to build wastewater infrastructure

Check presentation

Bossier Parish check presentaion

Houma Company pleads guilty in federal court to felony violation of the Clean Water Act

Lafayette Parish woman arrested for illegal disposal of septic tank wastes

DEQ addresses water quality concerns at Jackson Parish Watershed meeting

For more information on what you can do to protect your watershed

Iberville Parish man pleads guilty to illegal dumping of pollutants

EPA commends DEQ on electronic discharge monitoring report program

DEQ paint swap recycled 125 five-gallon buckets of paint

Hands-on training offered by DEQ for NetDMR online reporting

Environmental Leadership Awards recognize voluntary pollution reductions

Agenda and project descriptions

DEQ, Senator Mike Walsworth present EPA grant to ULM

DEQ to hold meeting on air permitting rules, issues

DEQ to host Pretreatment Workshop in Baton Rouge

DEQ commences Upper Bayou Terrebonne watershed initiative

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Webster Parish

DEQ offers online suggestions form for the public

DEQ's Water Permits Division issues pesticides pamphlet

Pesticides Permit Pamphlet

Remediation completed at Bayou Trepagnier in St. Charles Parish

Cement/lime reagent is applied to the soil to solidify and stabilize bayou sediment

Stabilized bayou sediment capped with clay soil borrow material

DEQ, partners celebrate air quality milestone

Rapides Parish man pleads guilty to illegal disposal of wastes

City of Alexandria, DEQ, DHH, LMA, LDAF and LA Rural Water Host Municipal Environmental Conference

DEQ investigating illegal dumping of oil in Jefferson Davis Parish

Oil slick from illegal dumping in Jefferson Davis Parish

55-gallon drum dumped

City of Pineville sentenced in illegal discharge case

DEQ requires payment of more than $2,780,000 in penalties, funding for Beneficial Environmental Projects

Seventh Extension + Reissuance of Sixteenth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - Hurricane Katrina

EPA commends DEQ on Clean Water State Revolving Fund program

List of ARRA Clean Water State Revolving Fund projects

EPA letter to DEQ

DEQ continues to operate more efficiently

DEQ's initial response to EPA Inspector General's report

Secretary Hatch responds to flawed IG report

Oil company representatives surrender to authorities

Shell Norco LP, West Site deemed "Ready for Reuse"

Holiday recycling helps you "Be the Solution" and protect the environment

EPA presentation

EPA approves the Baton Rouge area redesignation to attainment for ozone

Company and Operator Plead Guilty to Violation of the Clean Water Act for Discharging Oily Wastewater into the Harvey Canal

Louisiana businessmen plead guilty to illegal disposal of solid waste

Lafayette man pleads guilty to unauthorized discharge of pollutants

DEQ issues new pesticides general permit

Morehouse Parish Drinking Water Protection Committee Meeting to be held

St Landry Parish to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection day in Opelousas and Eunice

DEQ offers solid waste financial assurance templates on the web

Sixth Extension and Reissuance of Sixteenth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - Hurricane Katrina

First Extension of Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - Tornados and severe weather of April 26, 2011

Judge sentences St. Landry Parish man to jail for environmental crimes

DEQ Waste Permits Division permit applications are online

DEQ Files Request for Reconsideration for EPA's Interstate Emissions Rule

DEQ letter to EPA

NetDMR online reporting training to be offered again by DEQ

Open burning event scheduled to occur at Mantle Well site in Assumption Parish

DEQ to monitor air quality on APEX/Center Point blending event

Entire System

DEQ to participate in Ascension Parish Household Hazardous Materials Day, September 24

For more information on Ascension Parish HHMCD

EPA grants available for Municipal Sustainable Material Management and Pollution Prevention Forums

For more information on the EPA grants

Cajuns for Bayou Teche announce Bayou Teche cleanup

DEQ Workshops generate positive feedback

Release at Louisiana Pigment Company in Westlake secured

Pelican Refining charged with air monitoring violations

DEQ to conduct free workshop on municipal sewer system requirements in New Orleans

For more information on the EJ Listening Session or CIR Group

Jury finds Evangeline Parish man guilty of environmental crimes

First Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order in the matter of Tornados and Severe Weather

Forecast calls for particulate matter levels unhealthy for sensitive people in Baton Rouge, New Orleans

Particulate matter levels unhealthy for sensitive people in Baton Rouge, New Orleans

Air Quality precaution issued for New Orleans area due to marsh fire near New Orleans East

Department of Health and Hospitals Brochure - Smoke and Air Quality and Health

11:00 AM Data collected from the MAML

Particulate matter levels at moderate levels in Baton Rouge

Air Quality Alert issued for New Orleans due to marsh fire near New Orleans East

Air Now Smoke Information

Wildfire and Smoke Guide for Health Officials

Press release from the City of New Orleans

Temple Inland submits proposed plan for the start-up of Bogalusa Mill Production Processes to LDEQ.

Mill SU Plan Attachment 1

Mill SU Plan Attachment 2

Temple-Inland to commence limited discharge tomorrow; DEQ to conduct dye tests in Pearl River; DHH tests show that tested private domestic water wells meet safe drinking water standards

2011 Green Business Expo held at DEQ

2011 Green Business Expo Agenda

Temple-Inland discharge plan with additional monitoring approved; discharge yet to begin

Amended Compliance Order

DEQ to conduct free workshops on municipal sewer sytems in West Monroe and Shreveport

DEQ issues compliance order to Temple-Inland for fish kill

Temple-Inland agrees to state request to support sampling of private water wells and seafood

Sampling efforts show improvement on Pearl River

Preliminary sampling results

DEQ continues to investigate fish kill, permit exceedance in Pearl River

Responsible party comes forward in Pearl River fish kill

Letter to DEQ from Temple-Inland

Pearl River Timeline

EPA proposes redesignation of Baton Rouge area for the pollutant Ozone

EPA Press release

Agencies continue investigation of fish kill in Pearl River

DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Morehouse Parish

Agencies investigating fish kill in Pearl River

EPA to host small business training courses in New Orleans

DEQ partners with the city of New Orleans, others, on Stormwater Workshop

Attendee Registration Form

Vendor Registration Form

DEQ continues to monitor water quality in the aftermath of the 2011 Mississippi River flood

Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - Tornados and Severe Weather of April 26, 2011

DEQ to conduct free workshop on municipal sewer system requirements in Houma

DEQ sponsoring Open Burning Workshops in Shreveport and West Monroe and around the state

Fourth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - BP Deepwater Horizon

DEQ and EPA sign agreement on Toxic Release Inventory submissions

Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - Tornado activity of April 2011

DEQ announces changes to the transfer of ownership process for permits

Lake Charles Oil Refinery Executive Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Clean Air Act

DEQ invites exhibitors, attendees to register for Green Business Expo

DEQ to conduct free MS4 and TMDL workshop in Covington

DEQ and EPA continue cleanup of oil spill in Crowley

Operations commence on new water treatment plant in Carencro

DEQ to conduct free MS4 and TMDL workshop in Lafayette

Court affirms DEQ decision to issue permit

DEQ announces 2011 Sanitary Wastewater Compliance Assistance Training in Ruston

New Orleans plant owner and his company sentenced on environmental crimes in St. James Parish

DEQ, DHH, LPSC have receiver appointed for northeastern Louisiana sewer, water systems

Weather, lower standards lead to string of Ozone Action Days

West Monroe water system operator sentenced to prison on water permit violations

Houma group wins Gulf Guardian Award

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program moves into Tangipahoa Parish

Sewage Sludge Hauler Registrations expire on June 30

Second Extension of Fourth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - BP Deepwater Horizon

Louisiana Envirothon provides fun, environmental education

DEQ arrests men in Washington and Ouachita Parishes and obtains conviction in Ascension

Picture of waste tires burning

Picture of waste tire pile smoldering

Picture of illegal dump site

Aerial view of illegal dump site and containers

Containers from Innovative Waste Systems at illegal dump site

Volunteer to help build banks of Bayou St. John

Bonnet Carre Spillway Sampling Plan 2011

Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - 2011 Mississippi River Flooding

Updated regulations for emergency response for solid waste take effect in June

DEQ to conduct free MS4 and TMDL workshops around the state

DEQ to address water quality at the Tensas River watershed

Lung Association releases State of the Air report; grades vary in Louisiana

For more information on Air Qaulity

Louisiana reaches agreement with Placid Refining Company as part of refinery initiative

DEQ to conduct water survey on Turkey Creek near Winnsboro

DEQ to hold Asbestos and Lead Workshop in Baton Rouge, April 28

EnviroFlash delivers air quality information to users' inboxes or phones

Sulphur man pleads guilty to the illegal disposal of materials

DEQ announces improvement in Water Quality Certification approval rate

EPA Statement - Update on ongoing monitoring

Teams from across the state participate in 2011 Louisiana Envirothon competition

3rd Place Team - LSMSA Gold Team

EPA - Udate on ongoing radiation monitoring

DEQ announces survey of Vermilion-Teche watershed

Environmental Leadership Awards recognize voluntary pollution reductions

Monitoring data shows no radiation threat in Louisiana

DEQ-EPA recognize New Orleans Public Belt Railroad for emission reductions

Implementation date for Pesticides General Permit has been extended

SAVE THE DATE -DEQ 2011 Green Business Expo will be August 24

Gulf Guardian Award nominations due March 31

EPA/DOE STATEMENT: Radiation Monitors Confirm That No Radiation Levels of Concern Have Reached the United States

NRC frequestly asked questions related to the March 11,2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Upper Terrebonne Basin Water Quality Improvement Project to hold meeting on March 30

Meeting Announcement

Lexington Wonder Lab in Monroe to hold ribbon cutting March 18

EPA Issues Extension to Greenhouse Gas Reporting Deadline

Fact Sheet

DEQ issued debris site renewal letters of reminder to emergency debris site managers

DEQ extends deadline to apply for Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permits

Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day being held on March 19

Event Flyer

Baton Rouge Clean Air Coalition Letter to EPA Region 6 concerning redesignation

DEQ issues Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order due to recent severe weather

Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

EPA announces approval of DEQ's water-improving assessment

TMDL list

DEQ-CID obtains arrest warrants for four men for illegal disposal and criminal damage to property

Forbes Report does not paint accurate picture

Extension of Fourth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - BP Deepwater Horizon

First Extension and Reissuance of Ninth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order - Hurricane Ike

Environmental Compliance Solutions, LLC, and former Iberia Parish Sheriff Sentenced in Clean Water Act Violation

Two Louisianans arrested on felony counts for waste tire violations

DEQ announces 2011 Sanitary Wastewater Compliance Assistance Training schedule

Gov. Jindal announces DEQ Permit issued for Nucor

Response to comments on Nucor

DEQ seeks nominations for 2011 Gulf Guardian Award by March 15

Rapides Parish man arrested for illegal disposal of waste

DEQ offers free workshops to assist body shops understand EPA6H rule

DEQ presents awards to New Orleans city and parish employees for surveillance operation

Hands-on training offered by DEQ for NetDMR online reporting

Fourth Extension of Sixteenth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order regarding Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath

DEQ Secretary makes personnel moves

Guideco Properties LLC in Monroe Ready for Reuse

Four UST owner/operator training sessions scheduled in January

February 1 deadline to register for Sewage Sludge Hauling workshop in Pineville

LDAF-DEQ enter cost-saving, resource-sharing agreement

DEQ reaches agreement with Calumet Specialty Products as part of refinery initiative

DEQ announces revisions to Complaint Policy

DEQ closes low-interest loan with West Baton Rouge Parish for sewage repair

Two arrested as part of operation in New Orleans East

Picture of the dump site that led to Cecil Person and Floyd Person's arrest

DEQ Water Permits Division Leads EPA Region 6 in Water Permit Processing

EPA approves DEQ's report on Grays Creek Watershed in Livingston Parish

Partnership between DEQ, EPA and city puts emphasis on environmental issues in New Orleans East

DEQ and its partners investigated sites along Almonaster Blvd for possible environmental crimes

Almonaster Boulevard site in New Orleans

Gas cans marked by N.O. Fire Dept. for removal

Site containing waste tires

Site in New Orleans East undergoing cleanup

Tires and trash litter road in New Orleans East

City cleans spot once filled with tires, trash

EPA commends DEQ for successful review of Coulee Baton Micro Watershed Sewer Project

DEQ employees to man paint swap for Ascension Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day

HHMCD Flyer - Ascension Parish

DEQ-CID arrests Texas man for alleged filing of false public records

DEQ offers solutions to assist municipality sewer systems

Capital Resource Conservation and Development Council presents awards to DEQ

DEQ announces new Regional Enforcement Actions Policy

BP Deepwater Horizon 4th Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

DEQ Enviroschool to present workshop on industrial water permitting for refineries

For more information or to register

DEQ staff mans paint swap for Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day

DEQ staff mixing some of the 213 1/2 five gallon buckets of paint rescued at the paint swap

Rescued Paint

Lafourche Parish Govenment helps DEQ educate citizens to "Be Air Aware"

For more information on Lafourche Be Air Aware program

For more information on real time air quality

Nov. 1 deadline to register for Sewage Sludge Hauling seminar in Baton Rouge

DEQ to hold Underground Storage Tank Class in Crowley

Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and City-Parish Planning Commission honored for Brownfields Excellence

DEQ, federal agencies reach settlement agreement with Murphy Oil

Lake Charles Man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in Jefferson Davis Parish

DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Iberia Parish

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor hosts Fisheries Fun Run/Walk in downtown Baton Rouge on Sunday, October 3.

Baton Rouge area attains the 1997 8-hour standard for pollutant ozone

Micro Chemical Company in Winnsboro is Ready for Reuse

Rubicon, LLC, in Geismar is Ready for Reuse

DEQ nominates West Monroe project for EPA award

Natchitoches man sentenced on charge of filing false public documents

First Extension + Reissuance of Third Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

Eighth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

Ninth Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

Westwego man pleads guilty to charges of fraud pertaining to waste tire program

Tangipahoa Crimestoppers seeking info on oil dumping

Inaugural Green Business Expo highlights environmentally friendly businesses

Exhibitors List

DEQ Secretary Peggy Hatch offers opening remarks

Green Business exhibitors showcase ideas

Brownfields Grant Writing Workshop offered

Workshop Agenda

Third Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

DEQ Secretary Hatch makes changes to executive staff

RE-ENTRY FACT SHEET - A citizen's guide to returning home after a storm

Permit status query and air requirements libraries now available online

Register now for the DEQ 2010 Green Business Expo

DEQ arrests Opelousas man for multiple violations of environmental permits in St. Landry Parish

DEQ-CID arrests LaSalle Parish man for alleged illegal dumping of cooking oil and grease

DEQ Criminal Investigation arrests man on multiple charges

Natchitoches man pleads guilty to filing false public documents

DEQ arrests man for submission of false documentation

DEQ launches online permit application submission program

Second Extension of 16th Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Katrina

EPA proposes to announce Baton Rouge attainment for 8-hour ozone standard

DEQ invites exhibitors, attendees to register for Green Business Expo

Sulphur man arrested for illegal disposal of hazardous materials into a storm drain

Transocean Deepwater Offshore Drilling, L.L.C.: Compliance Order and Notice of Potential Penalty

Transocean Ltd.: Compliance Order and Notice of Potential Penalty

The third action to Transocean Inc

Compliance Order, Notice of Potential Penalty to BP

Second Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

Unedited video of DEQ's interview with CNN; Mossville documentation on Web

Link to video of CNN interview and documentation on Mossville

Extension of Second Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

Seventh Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

Sixth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

Two plead guilty to littering and trespassing in Beauregard Parish

Senator Crowe to Attorney General Caldwell regarding BP Spill 5-17-10

LOSCO letter to Coast Guard 5-11-10

Deepwater Horizon - 2nd Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

EPA letter addresses air sampling at BP oil spill

Enviroschool to hold training seminars on underground storage tank closure

Deepwater Horizon - 1st Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

Business owner pleads guilty to felony unlawful disposal of hazardous waste

Westwego man arrested for fraud pertaining to waste tire program

DEQ-CID arrests an Iberville Parish man for the alleged illegal dumping of pollutants

DEQ to conduct free asbestos and lead workshop

Lafourche Parish to hold Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day, April 24

DEQ-CID arrests man for alleged felony forgery

Extension of Sixteenth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Hurricane Katrina

LaSalle Parish to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Two Shell Chemical Companies Agree to Reduce Harmful Emissions Under Comprehensive Clean Air Act Settlements

Settlement Agreement

Louisiana Envirothon now enrolling high school teams for competition

First Place Team - Zachary Homeschool Team A

Comeaux High - 2nd place team

Audubon Zoo B team

Cajuns for Bayou Teche continues their cleanup effort on March 27

Voluntary pollution reductions recognized by Environmental Leadership Awards

ELP Awards List

EPA recognizes DEQ's efforts to address waste water concerns with stimulus money

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson's letter to Governor Jindal

Bayou DeSiard in Monroe to undergo cleanup

DEQ to distribute questionnaires as part of the Mercury Risk Reduction Plan

DEQ to participate in Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day, March 13

Four UST Secondary Containment Enviroschool training sessions scheduled

Flyer for training sessions

To register and for more information

West Baton Rouge Parish to host Household Hazardous Material Collection Day

Flyer

Jeffrey P. Meyers elected chairman of the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission

DEQ arrests Evangeline Parish plant manager for environmental violations

Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day being planned in LaSalle Parish

Barge Report Study released

Carville Barge Monitoring Project

DEQ-CID, State Police arrest Calcasieu Parish man for burning hazardous wastes

DEQ finalizes contracts for $43 million in stimulus money

List of Projects

State, feds reach agreement with Saint-Gobain Containers

Haitian relief contact sites and organizations

DEQ outlines streamlining efforts for maintaining services

Pilot program offers environmentally sound disposal option for E%26P waste

EPA proposes new ozone standard

Possible Ozone NAAQS and maps

60 ppb Ozone NAAQS map

70 ppb Ozone NAAQS map

2009 Solid Waste Capacity Report

Amended Declaration and Administrative Order for Hurricane Ike

Amended Declaration and Administrative Order for Hurricane Gustav

Amended Declaration and Administrative Order for Hurricane Katrina

Extension of exercise enforcement discretion concerning the Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel sampling and testing consortium

DEQ announces expenditure reductions in accordance with Governor Jindal's Executive Order

Governor Jindal's letter to EPA

DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Program moves into Lincoln Parish

For more information on the Drinking Water Protection Program

DEQ to complete work on Union Pacific Railroad's switching site in Lake Charles

DEQ awards stimulus funds to 13 municipalities

DEQ takes innovative measures to reduce cost to state

DEQ's Nolan honored by FBI

DEQ letter to EPA addresses greenhouse gas concerns

DEQ's letter to EPA

Texas letter to EPA

South Carolina letter to EPA

LED's letter to EPA

DNR's letter to EPA

LA Workforce Commission letter to EPA

EPA's response to DEQ

Texas Petition for Review

Texas Motion for Reconsideration

Alabama Petition for Review

Viginia Petition for Reconsideration

Virginia Petition for Review

DEQ announces POSTPONEMENT of clean waters announcement in Covington

DEQ addresses concerns about EPA's proposed greenhouse gas regulation

DEQ posts EPA presentations related to greenhouse gasses on Web site

Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule

DEQ Summary

Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. in St. Gabriel Ready for Reuse

DEQ awards $1 Million in stimulus funding to Ball

January 4 is deadline for Sewage Sludge Hauling workshop in Lafayette

Future workshops 2010 dates

January 4 is deadline to register for Sewage Sludge Hauling workshop in Lafayette

Harvey man arrested for fraud pertaining to waste tire program

DEQ to investigate impact of additional EPA regulations on greenhouse gasses

For more information - EPA press release - Greenhouse gases threaten public health and the environment

Caddo Parish volunteers raise awareness to protect drinking water

Drinking Water Protection Program

Holiday recycling helps you "Be the Solution" and protect the environment

DEQ responds to letter from EPA on stimulus funds

DEQ's letter of response

EPA's letter concerning stimulus funds

Application Deadline for the Environmental Leadership Awards has been extended until December 11

For more information on the Environmental Leadership Program

DEQ awards over $1.3 Million in stimulus funding to Benton and Delcambre

Stimulus check presentation to the town of Benton

$900,000 check presented to Mayor of Delcambre

DEQ awards $800,000 in stimulus wastewater improvement funds to the city of Hammond

Check presentation (Sec. Harold Leggett and Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster)

New Orleans area demolition contractor and companies plead guilty

DEQ and LSP partner to investigate environmental crimes

DEQ awards $7.38 Million in stimulus wastewater improvement funds to four municipalities

DEQ presents check to Urania

DEQ Presents check to city of West Monroe

Check presentation in Clayton

Stimulus check presentation to village of Sicily Island

Guidelines for possible disaster

Debris Managment Plan

DEQ contact information

EPA announces Region 6 Administrator

Enviroschool scheduled in Monroe

Smoke coming from downtown area is related to a movie that is currently being filmed in Baton Rouge.

DEQ to conduct water survey on Lower Tchefuncte River near Covington and Madisonville

Ninety percent reimbursement funds for rural sewer improvement available in Vermilion Parish

Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation District

Acadiana Resource Conservation and Development Council

BILLS OF INFORMATION AND GUILTY PLEAS IN BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, ON CHARGES OF USING INTERSTATE FACILITIES IN AID OF BRIBERY

Science Museum of Minnesota receives Gulf Guardian Award

LaSalle Parish volunteers raise awareness to protect drinking water

DEQ to conduct water survey on Lower Tchefuncte River near Covington and Madisonville

Cajuns for Bayou Teche fundraiser serves environmental cause

Measuring standards for water discharge made more stringent

EPA announces DEQ meets air quality standards for PM 2.5

DEQ to conduct watershed inspections in Bayou Bonfuca, Salt Bayou and the W-14 Canal

Kleinpeter Farms joins DEQ Environmental Leadership Program

EPA announcement on greenhouse gasses will affect Louisiana

The Louisiana Urban Stormwater Coalition press release and information on MS4 workshop

Louisiana Urban Stormwater Coalition Premier meeting and MS4 workshop

MS4 Workshop Exhibitor Form

Environmental Regulartory Compliance Conference Press Release

New EPA Rule Will Require Use of Best Technologies to Reduce Greenhouse Gases from Large Facilities Small businesses and farms

Marathon land in Garyville designated Ready for Reuse

DEQ announces Caddo Lake Protection Initiative

DEQ awards funding for proposals under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to sponsor Hunting and Fishing Day around the state

EPA announces it will reconsider smog standards

DEQ a finalist for award for excellence in records management

DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Caddo Parish

Caddo Parish Meeting Flyer

Enviroschool schedule set for September

Sept. 18 is deadline to register for DEQ sewage sludge hauler seminar in Shreveport

Seminar flyer

DEQ announces 2009 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Awards

2009 Keep Louisiana Beautiful list of award winners

DEQ, LDWF partner to fight litter, illegal dumping

EPA recognizes DEQ for accomplishments

DEQ to conduct water survey on Upper Tchefuncte River near Covington and Folsom

For more information on water surveys

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program moves to La Salle Parish

Enviroschool schedule for August

Environmental Leadership Awards focus on pollution prevention

Winners and descriptions of projects

New members of ELP

Gulf of Mexico Alliance to meet on Gulf issues

Nonpoint source pollution proposals due to DEQ by August 31

DEQ to conduct water survey on Abita River in St, Tammany Parish

DEQ to conduct water survey on Ponchitolawa Creek near Covington

Bossier City man sentenced for illegal disposal of solid waste

EPA awards $43 million in stimulus funds to Louisiana

Enviroschool on remediation scheduled in Lake Charles

Ethel Man Sentenced to 24 Months Criminal Probation for Illegally Burning Tires

2nd Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Hurricane Ike

3rd Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Hurricane Gustav

Enviroschool on remediation scheduled in New Orleans

DEQ announces the Recovery Act Funding of the Louisiana Clean Diesel Grant Program

DEQ Issues Civil Penalties of $374,470 to Pruett Wastewater Companies

Registration for sewage sludge haulers/transporters moves to DEQ

To obtain a registration form or for more information

DEQ to conduct water survey on the Bogue Falaya River near Covington.

14th Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Hurricane Katrina

Kenner owner and company sentenced to $39,000 in fines and costs for environmental crimes

Enviroschool workshops scheduled for July

Ouachita Wastewater Company and owner sentenced for environmental crimes

Web-based discharge monitoring reports available now at DEQ

DEQ declares emergency to clean up drums

Household Hazardous Material Collection BEPs awarded by DEQ

DEQ announces change in solid waste permitting process

Executive Order

Texas man pleads guilty to illegal discharge of a pollutant

DEQ receives $435,200 in stimulus funds to improve water quality

DEQ and its partners arrest water system operator from West Monroe

DEQ arrests Vacherie plant manager for environmental violations

DEQ announces proposed recipients for wastewater projects

Intended use plan for CWSRF Stimulus Package

Traditional letters

Green letters

Letter from Bossier Parish

News article discussing Morgan City's revenue bonds for waste water and utility upgrades

EPA ARRA letter from EPA Adminstrator Lisa P. Jackson

Article in Baton Rouge Advocate concerning stimulus funding

Article in Shreveport Times concerning stimulus funding

State Revolving Loan Fund and ARRA 2009 power point

Storm Water Erosion and Sedimentation Control Seminar scheduled in Hammond

EnviroFlash automatic air quality notification system available statewide

Application deadline for Keep Louisiana Beautiful awards

Keep Louisiana Beautiful Litter Awards

DEQ-CID arrests man for illegal dumping of solid waste

DEQ emergency debris management plan now online

Debris site application form

Get a Game Plan Web site

Additional training recommendations

Debris flow chart

Disaster Debris Management Plan

Enviroschool workshops scheduled for June

DEQ arrests Vacherie businessman for environmental violations

DEQ to conduct water survey on Jones Creek and Bayou Clay Cut

DEQ to participate in Household Hazardous Materials Day

DEQ responds to well blowout

Brownfields grants awarded by EPA

DEQ to hold electronics recycling workshops

DEQ Regional office locations and contacts

Enviroschool workshops set in May

Governor proclaims May as Air Quality Awareness Month

Governor's Proclamation

Agreement calls for air monitoring effort along Mississippi River

DEQ-CID Arrests New Orleans Area Demolition contractor

Teams from across the state participate in the 2009 Louisiana Envirothon competition

Beau Chene FFA - 3rd place team

Parkview Baptist team

Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts

Math Science and the Arts Academy, Plaquemine

Northwest FFA

Fountainbleau High FFA

Baker Middle School

Students at the Aquatics station

For more information on the Louisiana Envirothon

DEQ participates in Earth week activities

St. Thomas More

Scotlandville Magnet High School

The Math, Science and Arts Academy

University of Louisiana Lafayette

Louisiana Earth Day in Baton Rouge

Information on Swine Influenza

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

Natchitoches man arrested

DEQ seek nominations for 2009 Gulf Guardian Awards

Gulf of Mexico Program

13th Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - Hurricane Katrina - signed March 31, 2009.

Oversight at Marine Shale Processors continues

Deadline for apply for 2009 Environmental Leadership Awards extended to April 24

Enviroschool workshops set for April

EPA sponsors water quality video contest with two $2500 prizes

For complete contest rules and more information visit the EPA Web site

Monroe Enviroschool to be rescheduled from March 25 and will be combined with Enviroschool in April.

EPA Region 6 releases 300-day plan

EPA's 300-day plan

DEQ extends deadline for revolving loan applications

DEQ hotline heats up as pollen builds up

Pollen builds up after rain

Inspectors take picture of "yellow sheen" that turns out to be pollen

DEQ makes ozone recommendations to EPA

Map of parishes out of attainment

Monitors that are out of attainment and their design values

DEQ offers a Sanitary Wastewater Permit Application Assistance Workshop

DEQ Celebrates Ground Water Awareness Week

For more information on the Source Water Assessment Program

Train derails near Plaquemine

(picture) Molten sulfur leaks from a railcar into Bayou Plaquemine

(picture) DEQ's Mobile Air Monitoring Laboratory arrives to take air samples

(picture) DEQ's Mobile Command Center is stationed in Plaquemine

(picture) A DEQ responder assesses the train derailment

(picture) Five railcars derailed on Saturday morning

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: Sunday morning

Extension of 1st Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order re: Hurricane Ike. Signed March 4, 2009.

Extension of 2nd Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order re: Hurricane Gustav. Signed March 4, 2009.

Revolving loan fund taking applications as part of stimulus package

Revolving Loan Stimulus Fact Sheet

Vessel General Permit issued by EPA

DEQ conducts study on air toxics at schools

Air Toxics Report

Mobile Air Monitoring Lab pictures

Link to Louisiana air toxics program

Capitol Region air toxic monitors

Statewide air toxics monitors

Air toxics decrease chart

Coulee Baton Project receives recognition

Registration continues for environmental healthcare workshops

For registration or more information go to

Enviroschool for communities continues in February 2009

Water quality project set for Tchefuncte River area

For more information on workshops

EPA Orders Global Environmental Methods to Cease Operations

DEQ, Monroe finalize low-interest loan

DEQ lowers interest rate on Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund

For more information on the Clean Water State Revolving Loan fund

Enviroschool January location changes

Volunteers wanted for wetlands planting project at Woodlawn High

Guilty plea entered in illegal disposal case in Ventress

States, feds reach agreements with companies

Community celebrates significant air quality achievement

EPA letter concerning attainment for pollutant PM2.5

First Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order - signed January 8, 2009

Louisiana meets air quality standards for ozone

For more information on ambient air monitoring

Enviroschool for communities continues in January 2009

DEQ offers recycling tips for the holiday season

Second extension of Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order Hurricane Ike

Ozone Steering Committee meeting for tonight postponed

Enviroschool for communities continues in Alexandria and Monroe

Enviroschool for Communities adjusts schedule for December holidays

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Beauregard Parish

Enviroschool for communities adds new locations in Monroe and Alexandria in November

Enviroschool adjusts November Schedule for holidays

Cleanup complete at Progressive Church in Marrero

DEQ to conduct water survey on Bayous Lacombe, Big Branch and Cypress

Gulf Guardian Awards presented in New Orleans

Fuel waiver could increase ozone formation

DEQ receives more than $295,000 from EPA Clean Diesel grant

DOTD Press Release

DEQ to conduct Dye Study on Grays Creek near Denham Springs

DEQ celebrates world water monitoring day with educational organizations

Open burning prohibited

Enviroschool for communities continues

DEQ initiates electronic payment of invoices

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Briefing Report on Hurricanes Gustav and Ike

DEQ responding to assess the impact of Hurricane Ike

Erath and Intercoastal City Photos - Hurricane Ike

Hackberry Photos - Hurricane Ike

Photos of Delcambre - Hurricane Ike

Photos 0f Lake Peigneur and Forked Island

DEQ-CID and DWF partner to combat illegal dumping

Illegal dumping photo 1

Illegal dumping photo 2

Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Ike

DEQ conducting facility and site inspections in the wake of Hurricane Gustav

Pictures of Grand Isle

Pictures of Port Fourchon

Pictures of Golden Meadow

Pictures of Leeville

DEQ postpones public hearings until further notice

DEQ partners continue assessment missions

DEQ hotline numbers now operational

1st Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order ï¿½ Hurricane Gustav - signed September 6, 2008

DEQ responding to fish kills in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav

Governor Jindal Issues Executive Order on Legal Regulatory Proceedings

DEQ postpones public hearings until further notice

EPA fuel waiver will make gas more available in southeast U.S.

DEQ says fish and vegetation may be affected by Gustav

DEQ Urges Caution when Returning Home after Gustav

http://www.epa.gov/hurricane

emergency.louisiana.gov

EPA and DEQ encourage proper curbside sorting of trash and debris

How to pick up your waste

Report spills to the National Response Center

Take precautions during post-storm period

Hurricane Gustav - Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order, signed August 31, 2008

"Orders, waivers, variances, and regulatory issues"

DEQ prepares for Tropical Storm Gustav

DEQ adjust web site for Gustav

DEQ and EPA offer pre-hurricane tips for water treatment plants

Environmental criminal sentenced to $500,000 fine, over $700,000 in restitution and jail time

DEQ OKs water discharge permit at Chef Menteur landfill

DEQ announces 2008 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Awards

Arrest made in illegal disposal incident in St. Helena Parish

Water Survey on Jones Creek and Clay Cut Bayou rescheduled

DEQ to conduct water survey on Jones Creek and Clay Cut Bayou - RESCHEDULED

DEQ switches to EnviroFlash for Ozone Action Day notification

EnviroFlash home page

Baton Rouge Area sign up

Shreveport area sign up

New Orleans area sign up

Two parcels at Marathon in Garyville designated Ready for Reuse

EPA announces Louisiana meets fine particulate air quality standard

DEQ Enviroschool continues in Shreveport

DEQ, DNR announce assistant secretaries

DEQ cancels water survey near Lacombe

Arrest made in illegal disposal incident in Jefferson Davis Parish

DEQ to conduct water survey near Lacombe

DEQ receives more than $295,000 from EPA Clean Diesel grant

DEQ removes abandoned underground storage tanks

Quicksilver site after removal of the tanks

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program moves into Calcasieu Parish

Enviroschool for communties continues

DEQ to conduct water survey on Upper Amite

DEQ to conduct water survey on lower Amite near Port Vincent

DEQ monitoring at oil spill near New Orleans

Picture of barge and tugs near the Crescent City Connection Bridge

DEQ seeks information on illegal dumping of drums in Baton Rouge

Guilty plea entered in illegal disposal incident in Lutcher

DEQ to conduct water quality survey on Colyell Creek/Bay near Port Vincent.

DEQ seeks information on illegal dumping incident near Ruddock

DEQ Lab Services Division employees win awards

DEQ to conduct water survey on Bayou Cane near Mandeville

DEQ to present seminar to GNO, Inc members and the public on ozone issues

DEQ partners with mobile classroom to assist small business

Small Business/Small Community Assistance Program

Thompson Hayward site cleanup comes to an end

Arrest made in tire burning case in Ethel

DEQ to conduct water survey on Selsers Creek near Hammond/Ponchatouola

Jeffrey Meyers receives LEPA's 2008 President's Award for outstanding service

Cleanup of Plaquemine Parish facility key to recovery

DEQ laboratory presents Accreditation 101 for labs accross the state

DEQ Laboratory Services

EPA recognizes DEQ for excellence

Arrest made in 2006 illegal burning case in Ventress

Governor Jindal, Coach Les Miles, Better than Ezra Kickoff Hurricane Preparedness Campaign, Encourage Residents to "Get a Gameplan"

www.GetAGameplan.org

Man fined, given jail time for illegally dumping waste tires

DEQ, others continue cleanup efforts after Lafayette train derailment

Emergency + Radiological Services Division honored by NRC review team

Truck driver pleads guilty in illegal dumping case on I-12

Enviroschool for communities to begin at DEQ

Louisiana gets good, bad marks in air-quality report

Governor proclaims May as Clean Air Month

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Governor Jindal's Proclamation

DEQ Small Business Assistance Program staff to present seminar

DEQ Criminal Division makes arrest

Seven high school teams compete in Louisiana Envirothon

Acadiana Home School - First Place Team

Audubon Marsupials - Second Place Team

Louisiana School for Math, Scince and the Arts - Third Place Team

Students at the forestry station

DEQ launches statewide effort on air quality

Governor recognizes groups for voluntary environmental efforts

2008 Environmental Leadership Program Governor's Awards

Ready for Reuse Ceremony at Destrehan Plantation

DEQ Criminal Division makes arrests

Judge confirms dismissal of LEAN, Sierra Club lawsuit vs. LDEQ

Denial of Motion to Reconsider

Jeff Dauzat, DEQ Environmental Scientist, receives Coast Guard award

EPA lowers ozone standard to 75 ppb

Revised Air Quality Index

DEQ position paper on new ozone standard

DEQ Senior Environmental Scientist Chris Piehler wins top award

Louisiana Wildlife Federation

DEQ anticipates statewide effect from new ozone standard

Nonattainment maps from 1978 and 2007

Tips - what you can do to help improve air quality

Ozone Frequently Asked Questions

Nonattainment areas nationwide

What parishes will be affected by the new standard change

Area design value graphs for Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Monroe, Shreveport, Lake Charles and Lafayette

EPA extends No Action Assurance

DEQ's No Action Assurance request

DEQ to conduct watershed inspections in Lake Pontchartrain Basin

Third Extension of Twelfth Amended Declaration of Emergency and Administrative Order

DEQ to red-tag environmentally unsound underground storage tanks

UST Notification Letter

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Grant Parish

DEQ, Motiva, others announce plans to cleanup Bayou Trepagnier site

Cooperative Agreement for Bayou Trepagnier

DEQ staff, LSU students to mark storm drains

For more information in the Nonpoint Source Pollution Prevention Program

DEQ seeks nominations for 2008 Gulf Guardian Award

Louisiana Environmental Health Association to hold conference

Louisiana Environmental Health Association website

Gov. Jindal's executive order addresses government's energy, conservation needs

Gov. Jindal's Executive Order

Governor's Economic Growth Advisory Council's Environment report

Economic Growth Advisory Council Environment Working Group Final Report

DEQ announces assistant secretary for assessment

DEQ responds to well fire in northwest Louisiana

DEQ secretary announces executive staff

Letter Regarding Policy, Christmas Gifts

DEQ offers recycling tips for the holiday season

Trucker arrested for illegal dumping

DEQ begins cleanup of hazardous material

DEQ Clean Waters Program kickoff meeting held

DEQ announces Thompson Hayward cleanup nears end

DEQ to hold kick-off meeting for Louisiana Environmental Leadership Program

Hurricane Katrina Extension of the 12th Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

12th Amended Declaration of Emergency + Administrative Order

DEQ works well head explosion

Vessel Recovery Photo Gallery

Cleanup at Plaquemines Parish facility key to recovery

Media Advisory - DEQ and EPA to announce cleanup at Plaquemine Parish facility

Media Advisory - DEQ to hold Environmental Justice Listening and Training Session in Shreveport

DEQ to host listening and training session in Shreveport

DEQ to host water quality conference

Conference flyer, registration and agenda information

DEQ monitors indicate attainment of EPA fine particle standard

PM 2.5 Designation Letter to EPA Region 6

CACRC press release

CACRC website

DEQ and DNR partner for Change a Light campaign

Change a Light Campaign

Energy Star Program Information

DEQ comments to EPA on the proposed 8-hour standard for ozone

3 ways to submit your comments to EPA on the proposed rule

Mercury Reduction Graphic

Mercury Risk Reduction Plan

Link to order a copy of the Mercury Reduction Plan

Mercury contamination, reduction target of DEQ - The Advocate 9/28/07

Marsh fire, source of complaints

Pictures of the marsh fire from the DEQ fly over

DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Program moves to Bossier Parish

Water quality survey set for Blind River

Judge dismisses LEAN, Sierra Club lawsuit against DEQ

US District Court judgement in the matter of LEAN vs. DEQ Secretary McDaniel

List of all Hurricane Katrina and Rita Declarations of Emergency + Administrative Orders

DEQ to provide RECAP workshops

RECAP Agenda

RECAP Registration Form

DEQ to conduct water survey on Bayou Baton Rouge near Zachary

DEQ announces Keep Louisiana Beautiful Awards 2006

Learn more - Keep Louisiana Beautiful

DEQ to conduct water survey on New River

Guide to Your Responsibilities

Department of Public Safety Reporting Requirements for Category 3 or Higher Hurricane

DEQ issues Ozone Alert for Aug. 14

DEQ to begin Bayou Lafourche project Aug. 13

DEQ to conduct water survey on Colyell Creek/Bay near Port Vincent

DEQ to begin Bayou Lafourche survey

DEQ to work with local waste water facilities

More about DEQ's LPDES Program along with notification sent to northshore officials

DEQ to conduct water survey on Amite River near Killian

Environmental notification for residents impacted by Murphy Oil spill

Please click button entitled "Notice to residents: Murphy Oil Spill" for more information

DEQ, local groups partner for household hazardous waste collection

Application for Funding

Media Advisory - DEQ, local groups partner for household hazardous waste collection

State, feds reach agreement with Equistar Chemicals, LP

DEQ participates in EPA Brownfields check ceremony

DEQ Assistant Secretary, Wilbert Jordan, Mayor of New Orleans, Ray Nagin, Pastor Sterling Mealancon, NO Director of Environmental Affairs, Wynecta Fisher and EPA Deputy Director Pam Phillips

More on DEQ's Brownfields Initiative and Voluntary Remediation Program

DEQ laboratory receives national award

DEQ's Laboratory recognized on WAFB's Viewpoint

Letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office from DEQ Secretary Mike McDaniel

The GAO Report

DEQ's responses to the GAO report

Canceled - DEQ to conduct water survey on Colyell Creek near Port Vincent

DEQ Seeks Nominations for 2007 Gulf Guardian Awards

Entry forms for the 2006 Gulf Guardian Award

Car crushing, recycling in progress in New Orleans

Crushed Vehicles

Draining fluids from cars

Crushing in progress

Media Advisory - DEQ to remediate and crush vehicles for recycling at Almonaster location

Two state agencies working to remove hazardous material, find guilty party

Photographs of the cylinders that were reported to DEQ by a concerned citizen

DEQ to conduct survey on Gray's Creek

DEQ is forecasting an Ozone Action Day - Saturday, June 23

DEQ is forecasting an Ozone Action Day - Friday, June 22

DEQ to survey Colyell Creek

DEQ presents draft solid and hazardous waste reports to legislature

Draft Hazardous Waste Management Report

Draft 2007 Solid Waste Generation and Capacity Report

DEQ is forecasting an Ozone Action Day - Thursday, June 21

DEQ Closure Order issued to D + J Fill, Inc. on June 1

Deadline looming to apply for litter awards

WGNO New Orleans cleans up solid waste

Illegal Dumping in New Orleans east

DEQ dumping crackdown reveals 20-acre debris site, The Times-Picayune, May 23

From wetlands to wastelands-The Times Picayune, Mar. 25

Katrina debris adds to illegal dumps - USA Today, Mar. 26

Dump incites fingerpointing - The Times-Picayune, April 15

WWL-TV 4 Investigates: Environmental worker owns company accused of illegal dumping - WWL TV 4, April 17

Dumping costs company $24,000 - The Times-Picayune, May 9

2007 Hawk Report

Picture of helicopter and hawk camera to be used

DEQ prepares for revisions to water sampling procedures

Text of final rules

DEQ hands out $24,000 penalty for illegal dumping

Works begins to raise, remove sunken vessels-The Times Picayune, May 3

Tons of sunken boats finally lifted out of Municipal Yacht Harbor -WWLTV

DEQ radiation program receives prestigious award

Letter from Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc.

Secretary McDaniel presenting staff members of the Radiation Program with their award

DEQ releases report on administartive orders

The complete administrative order report along with executive summary

DEQ steps up crackdown on illegal dumping with sting in New Orleans

Press Release

DEQ requires changes, approves permit modification for Slidell Landfill

Slidell Landfill - Basis of Decision

Sulphur reports break in sewage line

DEQ reaches statewide settlement with Shell Chemical

Lake Peigneur sampling results come back non-detect

Sampling shows no advisories needed related to Citgo oil spill

DEQ to provide forum for citizenï¿½s concerns

Drinking Water Committee to visit businesses

DEQ issues $22,609 penalty to Ascension Parish landfill

DEQ, EPA recognize two facilities for redevelopment projects

Find out more about the Ready for Reuse Program

Baton Rouge area celebrates one-hour ozone achievement

1-Hour Ozone Attainment Presentation

Photo slideshow of the event

State to give presentation on meeting 1-hour ozone standard

DEQ announces completion of voluntary cleanup

DEQ to present educational seminars

Brochure and registration

Conference on the Environment Resumes

Louisiana Solid Waste Association

Open Burning Prohibited

DEQ, New Orleans crack down on illegal dumping

DEQ offers recycling tips for the holiday season

Christmas Projects in the Home

UST sites to receive inspections

Company penalized; DEQ expands illegal dumping investigations

New Mobile Air Monitoring Lab visits Southwood High in Shreveport

New Mobile Air Monitoring Lab visits fire department training center in West Monroe

DEQ, contractors to expand car, boat-towing procedure to private property

Right of Entry Agreement

State to demonstrate Mobile Air Monitoring Lab at Southwood High School in Shreveport

Wetlands Assimilation Project interview on WWL 870 AM

State to demonstrate Mobile Air Monitoring Lab at Ouachita Fire Dept. facility in West Monroe

Thompson Hayward cleanup set to begin

Link to more information about Thompson Hayward

New Mobile Air Monitoring Lab visits University of New Orleans

DEQ reaches agreement for $100,000 from St. Tammany entities

State to demonstrate Mobile Air Monitoring Lab at the University of New Orleans

New Mobile Air Monitoring Lab visits McNeese State University

State to demonstrate Mobile Air Monitoring Lab at McNeese State University

Mobile Air Monitoring Lab visits University of Louisiana at Lafayette

State to demonstrate Mobile Air Monitoring Lab at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ozone Watch

DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Program Moves to Terrebonne Parish

State to Unveil Mobile Air Monitoring Lab

State to begin using technologically advanced Mobile Air Monitoring Lab

DEQ orders landfill to cease operations, complete closure within 6 months

Judge signs Marine Shale settlements

Canceled to be reschedule for a later date ---DEQ to conduct water survey on Grays Creek near Denham Springs

More about TMDLs

DEQ extends deadline for comments on Slidell Landfill permit

Public Participation Group

Man arrested for illegally disposing of thousands of waste tires

Criminal Investigations Section

DEQ Seeks Nominations for 2006 Gulf Guardian Awards

2005 Gulf Guardian Award winner for Louisiana

Lafayette Parish Drinking Water Protection Committee formed

DEQ announces Keep America Beautiful Awards 2006

Enhanced air monitoring system gathers data in St. Bernard area

DEQï¿½s Laboratory Receives National Accreditation

Free Community Meetings in Your Area

Learn more about the DEQ Mercury Initiative

Turtle Findings on Eunice Lake Released

DEQ Offers Public Records Access on its Website

Online Electronic Document Management System

DEQ Approves Wellhead Protection Programs for East Baton Rouge Parish Public Water Supply Systems

DEQ Approves Wellhead Protection Programs for Washington Parish Public Water Supply Systems

DEQ Approves Wellhead Protection Programs for St. Helena Parsh Public Water Supply Systems

DEQ Approves Wellhead Protection Programs for East Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes Public Water Supply Systems

DEQ Approves Wellhead Protection Programs for West Baton Rouge Parish Public Water Supply Systems

DEQ uses specialized camera to hunt for leaks

Successful cleanup completed in New Iberia

Information on Oil Spill in Lake Charles

Department of Health + Hospitals fact sheet on public health recommendations

United States Coast Guard's District 8 website

Media Advisory - DEQ, contractor to discuss towing abandoned cars

Information Brief on Bio Fuels (ethanol + biodiesel)

DEQ Announces the Voluntary Mercury Manometer Remediation Workshop

DEQ, others discuss steps to improve air quality

Agenda

DEQ Ozone Action Program

Pictures from press conference

ON AIR presentation

Air Quality Press Conference and Information Open House May 24th

Nonpoint Source Pollution Program - 2006 Request for Proposals

Nonpoint Source Pollution Program

Louisiana to receive $2.2 million in redevelopment grants

EPA Headquarters Brownfields

EPA Region 6 Brownfields Program

Official EPA Region 6 press release

Pictures from ceremony

New Orleans to Celebrate Earth Day 2006

Learn more about Earth Day

Other Earth Day Celebrations across the state

Baton Rouge Earth Day

Map of New Orleans Earth Day activities

Report shows air quality improved in most of state, Baton Rouge fails ozone test

American Lung Association State of the Air: 2006 report

Household hazardous waste disposal day on Saturday

Popcorn to be used in HAZMAT training on Tickfaw River

Railcar leaking near Baton Rouge ExxonMobil

Illegally dumping gas tanks, batteries could net $100,000 fine

Sewage hauler pleads guilty to environmental crimes

DEQ to start classes for owners of smaller water discharge permits

State meets all air toxics standards for first time

DEQ to demonstrate value of treated wastewater to wetland growth

DEQ cancels 27th annual Conference on the Environment

Louisiana Solid Waste Association Environmental Conference

DEQ to hold class on underground storage tanks in Shreveport

UST Training Schedule

DEQ, EPA reach agreement on asbestos issues in hurricane-affected areas

EPA, DEQ data shows air toxics improvements

National Air Toxics Assessment - Questions + Answers

Link to the EPA - NATA web page

Media Advisory - Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project Event and Demonstration

DEQ charges man with illegal disposal of hazardous materials

Media Advisory for water, wastewater treatment owners/operators meeting

Man pleads guilty to public bribery

ExxonMobil $1.7 million payment for coast in accordance with agreement

DEQ makes arrest centered around illegal dump site in New Orleans

An arial view of the illegal dumping site located on Old Gentilly Road.

The dump site is filled with large mounds of unpermitted waste.

Trash litters an illegal dumping site in New Orleans

Portable fuel tanks, vehicles, waste tires and other items that are a threat to the environment have been dumped at the site.

DEQ, EPA recognizes cleanup efforts at North Boulevard expansion

Recognition ceremony for North Boulevard Expansion Project

DEQ working with Sabine officials on hazardous waste case

DEQ Announces 2005 Keep America Beautiful Awards

State, feds reach agreements with ExxonMobil and Chalmette Refining

DEQ to investigate area of concern near Jennings

State, feds reach agreement with Clean Harbors

DEQï¿½S DRINKING WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM Moves to Calcasieu Parish

Clean Waters Program holds first meeting

DEQ to announce 2005 Keep America Beautiful Awards

Drinking Water Protection team adds Jefferson Davis

Governor's Environmental Leadership Recipients

Governor Blanco and DEQ Secretary Mike McDaniel presenting Marathon Ashland Petroleum with their award

Governorï¿½s Louisiana Environmental Leadership Awards

DEQ to hold class on underground storage tanks in Metairie

DEQ, OSHA form team for better health, safety

Agreement establishing an alliance between OSHA and DEQ

OSHA Area Director Greg Honaker and DEQ Secretary Mike McDaniel signing agreement

DEQ reports ozone exceedance at LSU site

DEQ to hold class on underground storage tanks

Air Quality Open House

DEQ Offers Public Records Request Online

DEQ to use helicopter in leak-finding test week of June 20

State, feds reach agreement with Valero

Baton Rouge area now receives marginal designation by EPA

8-hour ozone transition guidance

DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY-8-Hour Ambient Ozone Standard and Nonattainment New Source Review

Background on 8-hour standard

Secretary McDaniel to visit Shreveport and Monroe

DEQ holds 3rd annual Brownfields Workshop

DEQ reports exceedance at Pride site

St Bernard to get enhanced monitoring

DEQ to hold class on underground storage tank rules

DEQ extends comment period for two facilities

DEQ issues new form of penalty

Tickfaw State Park site for special Canoe Trip

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS MAY IS CLEAN AIR MONTH

Lung Association report shows air-quality improvement

DEQ BEGINS CHALMETTE AIR MONITORING PROJECT

SHREVEPORT AND MONROE OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED

DEQ SECRETARY MIKE MCDANIEL AT OPEN HOUSE IN DEQ SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE

DEADLINE TO ENTER ENVIROTHON EXTENDED

Opportunity for the public to tour DEQ

EPA DONATES GAS CANS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DAY

DEQ extends comment period for Thompson Hayward

DEQ adds hybrids to vehicle fleet

Training Session- EPA's Environmental Justice Small Grant Program and DEQï¿½s Litter Abatement Grant Program

Free Brownfields Seminar

DEQ to hold public meeting on Thompson Hayward on cleanup selection

DEQ makes arrest on charges of public bribery

DEQ presents the 27th annual Conference on the Environment

DEQ to hold public hearing on Mikeebo, Inc. permit application

DEQ announces industry on board with added air monitoring

Air Monitoring Map

State, feds reach agreement with ConocoPhillips

DEQ PRESENTS HAZARDOUS WASTE REPORT WORKSHOP

DEQ maintains authority over water permitting, enforcement program

DEQ offers recycling tips for the holidays

DEQ meets stringent air quality standard for PM 2.5

Map of Attainment + Nonattainment Areas in the US for PM 2.5

EPA Press Release

Cow and Forked Island Groundwater Investigation

Cow Island Forked Island Sampling and Analysis Plan

Arsenic in Ground-Water Resources

Cow Island - Final Results Map

DEQ issues penalty to landfill in New Iberia

Company withdraws waste permit request in St James Parish

Agencies work together to nab violator of environmental laws

DEQ Drinking Water Protection Team to hold community meeting in Nachitoches

Brownfields Symposium and Matchmaker's Fair to be held in New Orleans

DEQ to hold public hearing in New Iberia

Brownfields Symposium and Matchmaker Fair Scheduled

DEQ'S Drinking Water Protection Program Move to Natchitoches Parish

EPA, DEQ Reach Agreement with Dow to Protect Plaquemine Water Source

Toxic air standard for butadiene exceeds annual standard

State, federal agencies agree on voluntary cleanup program

DEQ issues administrative orders to 16 facilities

State, feds reach agreement with CITGO

DEQ REPORTS OZONE EXCEEDANCE AT PORT ALLEN SITE

DEQ Reports Ozone Exceedances at Capital and LSU air monitoring sites

Westlake joins DEQ and others in evaluation of the Calcasieu Estuary Bayou dï¿½Inde Site

DEQ signs agreement with Westlake for the Calcasieu Estuary Bayou dï¿½Inde Site

DEQ Announces Keep Louisiana Beautiful 2004 Awards

Beach Sweep scheduled for Sept. 18

Roy Young Inc. Site Participates in Voluntary Remediation Program

Media Advisory Voluntary Remediation Program Awards Presentation at Roy Young Inc. Site

Cleanup Work Begins at Lighthouse Road Site

DEQ REPORTS EXCEEDANCE AT BAKER AIR MONITORING SITE

EPA TO STUDY DECISION ON SPECIAL GAS IN THE BATON ROUGE AREA

DEQ ANNOUNCES 2004-2005 LITTER ABATEMENT AWARDS

ILLEGAL DUMPING LEADS TO CHARGES FOR TANGIPAHOA MAN

Untreated Sewage Reported in South Caddo Parish

MERCURY WORKSHOP MEDIA ADVISORY - SHREVEPORT

MERCURY WORKSHOP MEDIA ADVISORY - MONROE

Free Mercury Workshops in Baton Rouge-Media Advisory

Free Mercury Workshops in New Orleans - Media Advisory

DEQ Kicks Off Statewide Mercury Sweep

DEQ Reaches Agreement with Occidental for the Calcasieu Estuary Bayou dï¿½Inde Site

DEQ Makes Record of Decision Available on Combustion, Inc. Site

LOUISIANA MEETS STRINGENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

Media Advisory-Ready for Reuse Ceremony at the former England Air Force Base

Part of Former England Air Force Base Declared Ready for Reuse

DATA SHOWS DOWNWARD TREND IN TOXIC EMISSIONS

DEQ IMPROVES MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION FOR OZONE

DEQ RETAINS RCRA PROGRAM

DEQ's letter to EPA to waive oxygenate in reformulated gas

DEQ asks EPA to waive oxygenate rule

TWO INDICTED FOR CRIMES TO THE ENVIRONMENT

DEQ Announces First Refinery Ready for Reuse in the Nation

Ready for Reuse Ceremony-Shell/Motiva

JUDGE SENTENCES VIOLATOR TO 21 MONTHS IN PRISON

ALLIGATOR BAYOU CANOE TRIP SCHEDULED

LOUISIANA LAUNCHES BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM

DEQ Hosts Brownfields Pilots Workshop

STATE REVIEWS OPTIONS AGAINST REFORMULATED GAS

DEQ Receives Denial for RFG Waiver

DEQ PREPARES FOR OZONE SEASON

LUNG ASSOCIATION REPORT FAVORABLE TO LOUISIANA

EPA PRESENTS AWARDS TO THREE DEQ EMPLOYEES

DEQ PAINT SWAP SATURDAY

More Protective Clean Air Standards Announced

DEQ SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 2004 GULF GUARDIAN AWARDS - Deadline extended until May 10

DEQ INVESTIGATIONS LEAD TO CHARGES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Drinking Water Protection Program to host Community Meeting in Acadia Parish

DEQ Kicks Off Records and Information Management Month

Governor Blanco Recognizes Environmental Achievers

LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AWARDS

CABINET HEADS VISIT LAFAYETTE AND LAKE CHARLES

DEQ TAKE PUBLIC SUGGESTIONS ON BEP

EPA FEDERAL REGISTER ACKNOWLEDGES DEQ EFFORTS

DEQ, DNR, WLF LEADERS TAKE ROAD TRIP

DEQ Invites Public to Comment on Water Report

DEQ Meets and Exceeds EPAï¿½s Performance Measure

LITTER ABATEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 2004-2005 AT DEQ

DEQï¿½S DRINKING WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM Moves on to Acadia Parish

DEQ REACHES AGREEMENT ON TWO SETTLEMENTS

DEQ URGES CITIZENS TO JOIN THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP

DEQ EXECUTES WARRANT AT GEISMAR SITE

DEQ SIGNS $8.72 MILLION SETTLEMENT

DEQ BEGINS CLEANUP AT CHROME DOCTOR

DEQ PROGRAM RECEIVES HIGHEST RATING FROM THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

HILCORP WITHDRAWS PERMIT APPLICATIONS

DEQ OFFERS RECYCLING TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

DEQ to Sign Cooperative Agreement for the Calcasieu Estuary Bayou d' Inde Site

Bayou d' Inde Media Advisory

DEQ Announces First Ready for Reuse Site in Louisiana

ï¿½Ready for Reuseï¿½ Ceremony

EPA Agrees with DEQ on Ozone Designations

DEQ Continues Progress on EPA Performance Measures

DEQ Reports Ozone Exceedances in the Baton Rouge Area

DEQ Moves to Pass/Fail Mode for Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program

DEQ Reports Ozone Exceedances in the Baton Rouge Area

DEQ STEPS UP INVESTIGATION INTO RISE OF OZONE LEVELS

DEQ ANNOUNCES 2003 ï¿½ 2004 LITTER ABATEMENT AWARDS

Open House to Discuss Industrial Pipe's Solid Waste Permit

GREAT LOUISIANA BEACH SWEEP AND INLAND WATERWAY CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

INDUSTRIAL PIPE PERMIT TO BE DISCUSSED AT OPEN HOUSE

DEQ Takes Steps to Curb Ozone Exceedances in Baton Rouge Area

DEQ TO SETTLE WITH WESTLAKE GROUP FOR OVER $5 MILLION

DEQ TO CONDUCT WATER SURVEYS ON BAYOU TERREBONNE

DEQ TO CONDUCT WATER QUALITY SURVEY ON Bayou Pointe Au Chien

PICK A POINT AND MAKE-A-MAP SAYS DEQ

DEQ COMMUNICATIONS SECTION TRANSFERS TO ITS NEW HOME

DEQ MOVING TO DOWNTOWN BATON ROUGE

DEQ TO CONDUCT WATER SURVEYS ON BAYOU VERRET, BAYOU CITAMON, BAYOU CHEVREUIL

Louisiana Pollution Levels for Particulate Matter Deemed Safe

Secretary Bohlinger's Remarks at Ozone Conference

DEQ to HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE ON OZONE ALERTNESS

MEDIA ADVISORY NEWS CONFERENCE CAPITAL REGION CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGN

DEQ To Receive Public Comments on Combustion, Inc.

DEQ TO CONDUCT WATER SURVEY ON BAYOU SEGNETTE

DEQ Secretary To Address Workshop on Waste Minimization

DEQ EXTENDS EMERGENCY RULE ON WASTE TIRES

DEQ Hosts First Louisiana Brownfields Pilots Workshop

Kick Off for DEQ's Drinking Water Protection Campaign

DEQ TO FIND NEW HOME FOR "UNUSED PAINT"

DEQ/DOW Settlement

Avoyelles Parish Drinking Water Campaign

DEQ'S AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR OZONE SEASON

2002 Governor's Environmental Leadership Awards

DEQ Seeks Nominations for 2003 Gulf Guardian Awards

State Receives Findings On Water Discharge Program

Litter Abatement Grant Applications for 2003-2004 Available at DEQ

DEQ Reminds Louisiana to Recycle During the Holiday Season

Woodside Landfill Permit Modification Issued

TOXICS RELEASE INVENTORY PROGRAM TO HOLD NATIONAL PUBLIC DIALOGUE

DEQ AGREES TO PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH FORMOSA PLASTICS

DEQ To Conduct Water Survey on Bayou Segnette

Methane Found in Private Wells on Huckaby Road

EPA To Address Contamination at Coastal Radiation Site in St. Gabriel, LA

Great Louisiana Beech Sweep + Inland Waterway Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, September 21

DEQ Announces Proposed Settlements in Excess of $18.5 Million

DEQ Proposes Settlement With Georgia Gulf

DEQ's Acadiana Regional Office in Lafayette Changes Facilities Effective August 8, 2002

DEQ Announces 2002-2003 Litter Abatement Awards

DEQ's Northeast Regional Office Changes Facilities August 1, 2002

DEQ Receives Proposed Approval on Ozone Attainment Plan for Baton Rouge

Governor Foster Announces New DEQ Secretary

Governor Foster Recognizes Environmental + Community Leaders

2001 Governor's Environmental Leadership Awards Ceremony

DEQ Responds to Gulf Restoration Network Report

On Board Diagnostics Program (OBD)

Louisiana Continues to Show Reductions in TRI Releases for Reporting Year 2000

DEQ to Fund Small Household Hazardous Waste Projects

Ozone Season Begins; DEQ to Post Daily Readings

DEQ Issues First Corrective Action Management Permit In Louisiana

Consent Decree Pushes Back Deadline for State TMDL Development

DEQ Monitors Little Lake Oil Spill

DEQ Seeks 2002-2003 Litter Abatement Grant Applications

DEQ Announces the Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Baton Rouge

Executive Summary of 2002 Legislative Audit

DEQ Response to 2002 Legislative Audit (Appendix E)

Editorial Response on Reliant Energy Issue

DEQ Announces Extension of Comment Period for ExxonMobil's Air Permit

DEQ Continues to Monitor CITGO Refinery's Response to Industrial Testing Accident

DEQ Monitors Industrial Testing Accident at the CITGO Refinery near Lake Charles

CITGO Refinery Press Release Correction

DEQ Issues Certificate of Completion Under New Voluntary Remediation Program

DEQ Announces New Appointments

LDEQ Signs Agreement With Conoco To Reduce Air Pollution

Preliminary Injunction Issued to Owner of Biotich Environmental, Inc.

Groundwater Contamination Notification for Beaird Industries Area

LDEQ Denies Thunder Oaks Raceway Permit

Groundwater Contamination Notification For Hillside Trailer Park

EBRP To Make Major Collection System Improvements Through Joint LDEQ/DOJ Consent Decree

LDEQ Investigates Calumet Lubricants Co. Spill

LDEQ, Plaquemine Join Forces To Protect Water Supply

DEQ Announces 2001-2002 Litter Abatement Awards

DEQ Records First Ozone Exceedance in 2001; Forecasts "Unhealthy" Air (Code Orange) for Today, Tomorrow in Baton Rouge Area

Area Residents May See "RED" During Water Quality Study

DEQ Completes Second Phase of Plaquemine Water Testing

DEQ Receives Dow Sampling Information

DEQ Sampling Detects Vinyl Chloride and Arsenic in Additional Wells in Plaquemine Area

DEQ Signs Agreement With Marathon to Reduce Air Pollution

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Observes Employee Recognition Day

DEQ and EPA Approve PPG Industries Trial Burn

DEQ Forecasts Ozone Advisory for Friday (tomorrow) in Baton Rouge Area

Baton Rouge Area Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Scheduled for Saturday, May 5

DEQ Seeks 2001 - 2002 Litter Abatement Grant Applications

Ozone Season Begins; DEQ To Post Daily Readings

45 Landfills Receive Solid Waste Management Awards for Environmental Compliance

DEQ Reveals Drastic Reductions in Louisianaï¿½s Toxic Release Inventory For 1999

State, National Settlements with Motiva are "Largest Ever" in DEQ History

Fast-Moving Storm Blankets Louisiana With Pollen and Dust

Join the Great American Cleanup ï¿½

Governor Foster Recognizes Environmental and Community Leaders

BASF Corporation and IMC-Agrico Recognized for Outstanding Nutrient Reduction Achievement

"Cancer in Louisiana" and the "Health Effects of Sugarcane Burning" Among Topics to be Covered at the Louisiana Environmental Health Association's Annual Conference

DEQ, EPA to Further Clear Contaminated Soil From St. Gabriel, Louisiana Site

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