This pre-publication AI Green Report shows how 21 state environmental agencies are preparing for and using artificial intelligence to support and modernize environmental protection.
Louisiana
Louisiana Updates Natural Disaster & Catastrophic Event Resources
Louisiana DEQ updated its Resource Book for Parish Offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEPs) for natural disaster and catastrophic event guidance.
Louisiana Receives Tentative Green Light from U.S. EPA to Run Coal Ash Program
Louisiana DEQ received U.S. EPA’s proposed approval of its CCR permit program application, shifting permitting authority to the state and following several similar recent approvals.
ECOS Members Observe Earth Day in Imaginative Ways
ECOS member agencies marked Earth Day, first observed in 1970, in a variety of fun and engaging ways. Learn more here.
Louisiana Restores and Reopens River Following Chemical Fire
Louisiana completed environmental cleanup of the Tangipahoa River following a large industrial fire and explosion at a chemical facility.
ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023
This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.
Louisiana Launches Waste Tire Pilot Program on Heels of Comprehensive Report
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched a Waste Tire Pilot Program (WTPP), providing municipalities and parishes with financial support to address unauthorized waste tire disposal within their…
Louisiana Streamlines Oil & Gas Permitting Processes
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) recently announced significant steps to streamline the state’s oil and gas permitting processes. These updates, outlined in a report submitted to the Governor’s…
Louisiana Spotlights Waste Tires in Town Hall Tour
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) has embarked on a six-city town hall tour to create an open forum for public conversations around waste tire disposal and regulatory compliance.…
State Innovation Video 2024: Louisiana Drone Program
Louisiana deploys drones to help with everyday work, such as monitoring chemical leaks, collecting water samples, emergency response, capturing data from air, and aerial imagery.
