A contractor is working on a project near a Louisiana wetland. Which agency must be contacted before beginning work that may impact the wetland?
Correct Answer
A) Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has jurisdiction over coastal zone management and wetland protection in Louisiana.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Option A is correct because the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) administers the Coastal Zone Management Program and has primary jurisdiction over wetland protection. Contractors must obtain approval from LDNR before any work that may disturb wetlands.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health focuses on public health, drinking water safety, and sanitation — not wetland or coastal zone management.
Option C: Louisiana Department of Transportation
The Louisiana Department of Transportation handles roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. It has no primary wetland permitting authority.
Option D: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
While the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) handles pollution control and waste management, wetland permitting falls under LDNR's Coastal Zone Management authority. LDEQ is a common distractor because it sounds environmental.
Memory Technique
Wetlands are a Natural Resource → Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR). 'N for Nature, N for Natural Resources.'
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