The New Orleans City Council and Tulane University reached an out-of-court settlement over property rights, facilitating Charity Hospital's redevelopment.

New artificial reefs installed at Kincaid Lake in Louisiana aim to improve fishing and aquatic habitats as part of the Good Neighbor Authority Project.

Residents near the Waggaman landfill in Jefferson Parish will receive compensation for health issues linked to foul odors, following a $4.5 million class-action lawsuit settlement.

St. Charles Parish Council discussed property acquisitions and infrastructure improvements on June 2 and announced a public hearing for June 16 on these issues.

New Orleans is conducting mosquito abatement efforts due to increased Culex mosquito populations and West Nile virus concerns, urging residents to take preventative measures.

The LOF Project Selection Board in Louisiana reminds that pre-applications for funding conservation projects close on June 23, 2025; $10 million funded 13 projects previously.

The Board of Zoning Adjustments has updated its policy, requiring all supplemental materials for appeals to be submitted with the initial application to avoid deferrals and improve efficiency.

New Orleans has implemented stricter rules for zoning appeal submissions, requiring all materials at the time of application to avoid delays in the process.

The New Orleans Mosquito Control Board reports mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Orleans Parish, prompting targeted pesticide use and larvicide treatments. No human cases reported; residents urged to take precautions.

Louisiana authorities plan a summer drawdown of Saline Lake to fight invasive giant salvinia and improve fish habitats, with controlled draining from July 7, anticipating an 8-foot water level reduction.

LDWF plans a drawdown of Kepler Lake on July 7, 2025, to manage vegetation, maintain shores, and improve fish habitats, with refilling to start on January 5, 2026.

Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge ruled in favor of the New Orleans City Council, confirming the city's ownership of the Wisner Trust property, ending years of litigation.

The St. John Parish Fire Department appointed a honorary chief, Jax Shirer, for a day, allowing him to experience various firefighter duties and operations.