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| Organization | Website | Contact Information | Ask An Expert | About | Organization Type | State |
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| Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet | https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx | Contact Information |
Kentucky's EEC oversees energy development and environmental protection in Kentucky. The EEC consists of three departments: the Department for Environmental Protection, the Department for Natural Resources and the Department for Energy Development and Independence. |
State agency | kentucky | |
| Kentucky Geological Survey | http://www.uky.edu/KGS/ | Contact Information |
The mission of the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is to provide for citizens, researchers, industry, and government, scientifically based information on Kentucky's geology and mineral and water resources.
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State geological survey | kentucky | |
| Kentucky Office of Energy Policy | https://eec.ky.gov/Energy/Pages/default.aspx | Contact Information |
The Office of Energy Policy was created through an Energy and Environment Cabinet Reorganization during the 2018 Kentucky General Assembly. The OEP retains many functions of the former Department for Energy Development and Independence. The mission of the OEP is to utilize Kentucky’s energy resources for the betterment of the Commonwealth while protecting and improving the environment. |
State agency | kentucky | |
| Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority | http://coastal.la.gov/ | Contact Information |
The CPRA is established as the single state entity with authority to articulate a clear statement of priorities and to focus development and implementation efforts to achieve comprehensive coastal protection for Louisiana. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s mandate is to develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive coastal protection and restoration Master Plan. |
State agency | louisiana | |
| Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality | https://deq.louisiana.gov/ | Contact Information |
The Department'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. |
State agency | louisiana | |
| Louisiana Department of Natural Resources | http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/ | Contact Information |
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources is to ensure and promote sustainable and responsible use of the natural resources of Louisiana so that they are available for the enjoyment and benefit of citizens now and in the future. |
State agency | louisiana | |
| Louisiana Geological Survey | https://www.lsu.edu/lgs/ | Contact Information |
The goal of the Louisiana Geological Survey is to benefit the state of Louisiana by encouraging the economic development of the natural (energy, mineral, water and environmental) resources of the state; protecting the state and its citizens from natural, geological and environmental hazards; insuring the effective transfer of geological and oil and gas information. |
State geological survey | louisiana | |
| Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness | http://gohsep.la.gov/ | Contact Information |
GOHSEP works with local, State, Tribal and Federal authorities; private-sector partners; and private nonprofits (PNPs) to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from and mitigate against future emergencies and disasters. |
State agency | louisiana | |
| Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office | http://www.losco.state.la.us/ | Contact Information |
LOSCO's primary function is to ensure effective coordination and represetation of Louisiana's interests in all matters related to spill response and prevention. Its goals are to (1) minimize unauthorized discharges of oil, (2) provide for an effective spill response, (3) compensate the public for damages to the state's natural resources, and (4) assist the public through education, service, and public outreach. |
State agency | louisiana | |
| Maine Department of Environmental Protection | https://www.maine.gov/dep/ | Contact Information |
Legislative mandate directs the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to prevent, abate, and control the pollution of the air, water and land. The charge is to preserve, improve and prevent diminution of the natural environment of the State. The Department is also directed to protect and enhance the public's right to use and enjoy the State's natural resources. The Department administers programs, educates and makes regulatory decisions that contribute to the achievement of this mission. |
State agency | maine |