Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

10/14/2026

Nearly 400 Vernon Parish students recently explored how their everyday choices can help protect Louisiana’s waterways at the annual Water Festival. LDEQ Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) environmental scientists Dr. Perry Fontenot III and Tessa Roy brought the Enviroscape model to the festival, showing students the difference between point source and nonpoint source pollution and how recycling can make a major difference for our state’s ecosystems.

Learn more about the Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) program and outreach initiatives at https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/nonpoint-source 💧

10/14/2026

North Louisiana Small Scale Development Workshop 🏘️

Join IncDev in Ruston, Louisiana on October 23 for a full-day Small Scale Development Workshop focused on project formation, financial viability, and the tools needed to take the first steps on your own project.

Whether you're a first-time developer, neighborhood leader, or city staff member, this workshop will give you a deeper understanding of how small-scale development can strengthen communities.

📍 Ruston, LA
📅 October 23, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Scholarship applications are open through September 25.

🔗 Register through the link in the comments below.

10/12/2026

Congratulations and thank you to our LDEQ employees celebrating milestone anniversaries!

LDEQ proudly recognizes and congratulates the employees who reached 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service with LDEQ.
These dedicated employees were honored with certificates and service pins in recognition of their years of service to Louisiana.

Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to the our mission. We appreciate everything you do to protect our environment and look forward to celebrating many more of your accomplishments in the years ahead.

10/07/2026

LDEQ has had a busy week of outreach across Louisiana! Our staff connected with students, families and communities at the 5th Annual Ascension Public Schools Career & College Expo in Gonzales, Swamp Life Expo in Grosse Tete, and Discover Coastal Louisiana Nature & Wildlife event at the LSU Center for River Studies in Baton Rouge.

Each of these events offered a unique opportunity to connect with the public — from helping students explore future careers to celebrating the natural resources that make our state so special — and we’re always happy to get out in the community and share our mission. Learn more about the work of our Technical Assistance & Outreach Team at https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/about-ldeq/technical-assistance-outreach

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

🎀 At LDEQ, the health of our communities is at the heart of our mission to protect Louisiana’s environment. This October, we’re proud to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support the well-being of the people we serve. 💗

10/01/2026

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed air permits to allow for construction on the Blue Marlin Offshore Port in the Gulf of America off the coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana.

09/30/2026

The LDEQ's mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare while considering sound policies regarding employment and economic development.

09/30/2026

LDEQ staff joined communities across Louisiana this weekend in celebrating . Our team was proud to support the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ annual effort to connect people of all ages with our state’s outdoors and promote conservation.

Programs like National Hunting and Fishing Day help foster a deeper appreciation for the environment we all share — and the importance of protecting it for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/nhfd 🎣