more... > Departments > W.A.Callegari Environmental Center > News > Callegari Center receives Governor's Environmental Award [Image: Photo of award presentation] The W.A. Callegari Environmental Research and Training Center received the Governor’s Environmental Leadership Award in Waste Minimization Achievement March 31, 2005 at the Louisiana State Capitol. Financial Assistance is Available to Implement Master Farmer Participant Conservation Plans [Image: Flyer about financial assistance available to participate in conservation plans] ABCs of implementing and funding a conservation plan. News in Pesticides An update on the Supreme Court ruling of the pesticide issue. Louisiana Agriculture Magazine [Image: Fall 2009 issue] Dr. Carney is featured in the Fall 2009 issue of Louisiana Agriculture Magazine.  more articles... Oil Spill [Image: Oil Spill] There is a great deal of scientific debate and uncertainty related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and its effects on the Gulf of Mexico. Master Farmers Address Animal Waste: What Happens on the Farm Stays on the Farm [Image: L Miller Master Farmer] Animal waste management has always been a concern for agricultural producers. In Louisiana, a group of environmentally concerned farmers has taken waste management matters into their own hands. Floating Islands More than Decorative Water Feature [Image: Floating Islands] Dr. Brian LeBlanc is featured in this article from the newsletter "Coastal Clips". Louisiana Agriculture Magazine -- Ernest Girouard [Image: Louisiana Agriculture Magazine] Ernest Girouard is featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Louisiana Agriculture Magazine. Louisiana Agriculture Magazine -- Brian LeBlanc [Image: Brian LeBlanc] Brian LeBlanc is featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Louisiana Agriculture Magazine. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill For updated information regarding the oil spill, go to the following link in this article. Biodiesel Fuel Management in Cold Weather [Image: Figure 1] How to manage biodiesel fuel in cold weather. Water Quality Analysis Detailed discussion of the metal and non-metal constituents in water. Do I Have Hard Water? This is an article explaining what hard water is and where you can find it. Louisiana Master Farmer Program (MFP) Update Here is an update of what the Master Farmer Program is up to. Click for more information...