more... > Departments > W.A.Callegari Environmental Center > [image: W] P.O. Box 25100 · Baton Rouge, LA · 70776 Phone: (225) 578-6998 · Fax: (225) 578-7765 Biodiesel Workshop- Back by popular demand! Due to extensive interest expressed by you all, we are glad to announce the 2nd set of Biodiesel workshops to be held at the Callegari Center each of the three days, July 29, 30 or 31st. Pre-registration is required to attend. The registration is free, however; seating is limited. To reserve your seat please visit http://biodiesel.eventbrite.com. Thank you for your interest. Map to W. A. Callegari Environmental Center [Image: CallegariMap] Map showing directions to W.A. Callegari Environmental Center, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge Biodiesel [Image: Biodiesel process area] The W.A. Callegari Center produces alternative renewable fuels as a part of the AgCenter's bioenergy extension and research program. news clip of biodiesel [Image: bitmap] Channel 33 and the Baton Rouge Advocate show how the W. A. Callegari Center makes biodiesel using used vegetable oil from LSU campus cafaterias.  more articles... Animal Waste ACE Group [Image: Dairy manure lagoon] The animal waste ACE group are faculty and staff members of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center with research or extension projects related to use, disposal or management of animal wastes. Links Provides a variety of links pertaining to enviromenntal issues. Ace Group Faculty & Staff Provides member listing with email addresses and description of current activities for some of the the ACE Group faculty and staff. Water Quality, Composting Research & Extension, and BioDiesel Quality Control Labs [Image: ICP] The W. A. Callegari Environmental Center Water Quality and Organic Degradation Research and Analytical Laboratories (ODRAL) are another progression in our committment to providing excellence in service and support for our growing numbers of clientele by providing the highest quality analytical testing and interpretation of results for a wide variety of materials. Louisiana Agriculture Magazine - Spring 1999 [Image: Magazine cover] This issue is devoted to Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station (LAES) research programs that focus on the beneficial recycling or reuse of organic wastes. 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. The W. A. Callegari Environmental Center [Image: fix] Includes the Center's mission and information on the facility, services, and solid waste management training program. Pricing The Compost Research & Extension Lab currently provides the following pricing schedule for clientele. Methods and Pricing for Water Quality testing The following methods and pricing are available at the W. A. Callegari Environmnetal Center Water Quality Laboratory. Documentation Required For Sampling [Image: Chain of Custody Form] The Chain of Custody form is required to accompany regulatory samples from EPA- and LDEQ-funded projects. All other samples must be accompanied by a Sample Analysis Request Form. Please review the Water Sample Management and Collection Guide in the "Additional Information" link for necessary sampling and shipping guidence. If you have further questions, contact the Callegari Environmental Center Laboratory.