Louisiana DEQ Secretary leaving department, governor says

The head of Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality leaves for a new job

The Louisiana governor's office has announced that the head of the state’s environmental agency is leaving her position for a job at a law firm in Washington, D.C. Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto is the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental…

Aurelia Giacometto departs La. Dept. of Environmental Quality after tumultuous tenure

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Aurelia Giacometto (right) and Gov. Jeff Landry hold a press conference on July 1, 2024, at the Denka neoprene plant in LaPlace, La., to speak against a new EPA rule they say is unfair to the company. (Photo credit: Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)Aurelia Giacometto, the embattled secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, has left the agency, according to a news relea…

Louisiana DEQ Secretary leaving department, governor says

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Governor Jeff Landry has announced a leadership change at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto, who has served as secretary of the department, is stepping down to join Earth and Water Law, a law firm based in Washington, D.C. Giacometto led the modernization of LDEQ’s operations, according to the governor's office. This included launching a new transparency das…

Louisiana DEQ Secretary Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto leaving department, governor says

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Governor Jeff Landry has announced a leadership change at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ). Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto, who has served as secretary of the department, is stepping down to join Earth and Water Law, a law firm based in Washington, D.C. Giacometto led the modernization of LDEQ’s operations, according to the governor's office. This included launching a new transparency das…

Embattled La. DEQ chief leaves after months of controversy; veteran staffer to take top job

The embattled secretary of Louisiana's environmental agency is leaving for a post with a Washington, D.C., law firm after months of controversy from staffers upset over her management style and amid high-profile departures.

LDEQ secretary leaves agency to take position at law firm, new secretary appointed

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Aurelia Giacometto stepped aside from her position to take a role at a Washington D.C. law firm, Gov. Jeff Landry said Friday.Giacometto accepted a position with Earth and Water Law, resulting in her leaving her position she held since January 2024.According to The Advocate, Giacometto received complaints regarding staffers upset at her management style, including departures f…