Legal Opinion
Opinion Number
Louisiana Attorney General Reports
Decided April 27, 2010Published
1Opinion of the Court
Dear Mr. Carmody:
You have requested an opinion of this Office regarding the following questions:
1. Is it permissible to take surface water out of the Red River for the stated purpose of completing a natural gas well?
2. What procedures and permits are required for such action?
3. Since water is a "Public Trust Resource," are there any special considerations necessary?
OVERVIEW OF FACTS:
On November 24, 2009, the City Council for the City of Shreveport passed Resolution No. 225 of 2009 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, an agreement…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Save Ourselves, Inc. v. La. Environ. Cont. Com'nSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1984
- Pizanie v. GauthreauxSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1931
- Verzwyvelt v. Armstrong-Ratterree, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1985
- Keeley v. SchexnailderLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1998
- Delahoussaye v. PatoutSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1919