louisiana environment

Fishermen in Terrebonne Parish Fined for Illegal Crab Harvesting

News Summary In Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, four fishermen are facing fines after being cited for illegally harvesting immature female crabs.…

17 hours ago

New Orleans Trial Could Impact Coastal Restoration Funding

News Summary A trial in Plaquemines Parish may require Chevron to pay $2.6 billion for coastal wetlands restoration due to…

17 hours ago

Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Sparks Alarm in Louisiana and Wisconsin

News Summary Recent weeks have seen a significant increase in whooping cough cases across the United States, particularly alarming in…

2 days ago

Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs

News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…

5 days ago

Lafayette Appoints First Black Woman as DEQ Head

News Summary Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto has been appointed as the new head of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, making…

2 weeks ago

Bridges in Baton Rouge Identified as Risks for Collapse

News Summary Recent findings by the NTSB reveal that the Interstate 10 bridge and seven other Louisiana bridges are at…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana DEQ Experiences Leadership Shakeup with Hoggatt’s Exit

News Summary Noah Hoggatt has resigned as executive counsel of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality after less than a…

2 weeks ago

Wind Energy Gaining Momentum in Louisiana

News Summary Despite facing political challenges, Louisiana is poised to capitalize on offshore wind energy. Local lawmakers are shifting focus…

2 weeks ago

Governor Jeff Landry Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

News Summary In a bold new move, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the…

2 weeks ago

NativState Launches Carbon Credit Project in Monroe

News Summary NativState, a cutting-edge forest carbon developer, has launched its first verified carbon credit project in Monroe, aimed at…

3 weeks ago