LA Environmental Agency

LDEQ Seeks Water Quality Projects for Clean Water State Revolving Fund FY2026

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) announced the opening of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) application period for State Fiscal Year 2026. The program provides low-interest financing for water quality improvement projects including wastewater treatment, sewer overflow mitigation, and stormwater management. Pre-applications must be submitted electronically by March 31, 2026. Funding commitments are expected to be finalized by end of May 2026.

Louisiana Envirothon 2026 Competition Results Announced

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality announced results of the 2026 Louisiana Envirothon competition held March 11 at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden. The competition challenged 6th-12th grade teams on aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and the current issue "Nonpoint Source Pollution: It Begins at Home." First place team Eco Owls from Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy will represent Louisiana at the national competition in July.

Upcoming 2026 Louisiana Earth Day Events

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality announced upcoming Earth Day 2026 events across the state from April 17-26, 2026. Events include community cleanups, nature walks, educational activities, and celebrations in cities including Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Lafayette, Monroe, Lacombe, Donaldsonville, Ruston, and Shreveport. The 2026 Earth Day theme is "Our Power, Our Planet."