Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality

Congratulations to The Honorable Doug Burgum, 55th Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. With our vast natural resources, Louisiana is a key player in the Southern Renaissance and will be vital to unleashing energy dominance under the new Administration's agenda. Together, we will work to secure America’s energy future — and LDEQ looks forward to welcoming you to our great State, Secretary Burgum. #LDEQ #DOI #EnergyDominance #SouthernRenaissance

Congratulations to The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin, 17th Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). #LDEQ looks forward to working together to cut unnecessary red tape so that we can achieve cleaner environments and healthier economies. We can have and do both! We look forward to you visiting our great State, Administrator Zeldin. #EnvironmentalStewardship #EconomicGrowth

Congratulations to LDEQ’s Employee of the Month for January: Athaliah Gatlin! Following an open call for nominations, Athaliah was selected for her outstanding work as an Administrative Assistant for the Remediation Division of the Office of Environmental Assessment. Balancing responsibilities as a full-time LSU student while providing tireless support for the Remediation Division, Athaliah consistently demonstrates dedication, efficiency, and multitasking skills through her work at LDEQ. As the agency's coordinator for the Louisiana State Combined Charitable Campaign (SCCC), Athaliah went above and beyond in planning and executing our fundraising efforts this year. Her exceptional organizational skills, along with her passion for the campaign's mission, helped make this charitable initiative a resounding success that resulted in positive impacts for our team and the wider community. LDEQ is proud to honor Athaliah as our Employee of the Month. Pictured: LDEQ Secretary Aurelia S. Giacometto (L) presents the Employee of the Month trophy and certificate to Athaliah.

#LDEQ honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this #MLKDay with a powerful reminder of the beauty and value to be found in our natural #environment.

Secretary Giacometto visited St. Charles Parish for a tour of Shell Norco and the local community, where she emphasized the critical partnership between leading industry stakeholders, local communities, and state agencies. The visit highlighted the ongoing collaboration that drives sustainable environmental practices and economic prosperity in St. Charles Parish. “Companies like Shell Norco play a vital role in upholding our shared commitment to environmental integrity while advancing commitments in Louisiana’s economy,” said Secretary Giacometto. “This partnership benefits the residents of St. Charles Parish and exemplifies how we can work together to build a thriving, sustainable future for all.” Learn more at https://lnkd.in/er863kjm.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is honored to pay tribute to the brave men and women who risk their lives every day to protect and serve. LDEQ’s Criminal Investigation and Enforcement teams work closely with law enforcement agencies at the local, State and Federal levels to uphold environmental laws that protect Louisiana’s people and natural resources. “We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to safeguard our communities and our people,” said LDEQ Secretary Aurelia S. Giacometteaux. “Your partnership is vital to ensuring a cleaner, safer Louisiana. From all of us here at LDEQ, we extend our deepest appreciation for your service.” #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay #EnvironmentalProtection #PublicSafety Louisiana State Police Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

We are hiring Environmental Scientists. Follow the link to learn more about this and other open positions at #LDEQ — and apply today! #environmentalscientist #jobseekers https://lnkd.in/ebcRc7FZ

Secretary Aurelia S. Giacometteaux of #LDEQ is proud to announce transformative advancements in #streamlining the #permitting process for the State’s oil and gas industry. This modernization not only supports economic development but reinforces LDEQ’s mission to promote and protect human health, safety and welfare for future generations. By utilizing technology in the permitting process, LDEQ aims to create a more transparent, accountable, accessible and user-friendly system that can provide actionable data to address priority areas and reduce permitting times. “The $1 billion in State and local taxes generated by the oil and gas industry funds essential services for our environment and communities. Our streamlined permitting process ensures that Louisiana remains competitive while fostering responsible environmental stewardship. We can have a clean environment and a healthy economy. We can have and do both,” said Secretary Giacometteaux.

Congratulations to LDEQ’s Employee of the Month for December: Tiffany White! Following an open call for nominations, Tiffany was selected for her outstanding work as an Environmental Scientist IV in the Emergency and Radiological Services Division of the Office of Environmental Compliance. Tiffany is an exceptional team member of LDEQ’s Radiation Licensing Section, where she plays an important role in serving the needs of the public. Tiffany is consistently professional, courteous and helpful toward her colleagues — and she does not hesitate to take time out of her day to promptly assist others with any questions or issues that arise. Many of Tiffany’s colleagues echo her excellence as a dedicated team member of the Radiation Licensing Section, and LDEQ is proud to honor her as our Employee of the Month. Pictured: LDEQ Secretary Aurelia S. Giacometto (L) presents the award to Tiffany.

Happy 2025! As we stream into a #NewYear, #LDEQ is building upon the success of 2024 and ushering in new opportunities to partner with Communities, Officials and Industry to meet Governor Landry’s bold vision for Louisiana to lead the Southern Renaissance. Stay connected with us this year on our social media channels and at our website: www.deq.louisiana.gov.