Residents of Natchitoches Parish will have an opportunity to learn more about a proposed seismic monitoring program during a public meeting set for 6:00 p.m. on May 18, 2022, in Natchitoches.
The meeting will be held at Holiday Inn and will provide details regarding a passive surface monitoring program planned by MicroSeismic, Inc. with in 310 square miles of Natchitoches Parish.
The work will involve the placement of cabling and geophones to record subsurface data. Officials note that no drilling or energy source will be used in the process.
MicroSeismic, Inc. stated that written permission will be obtained from all affected surface owners and relevant government agencies prior to equipment placement. The company also intends to use existing city and parish right-of-way corridors where possible, while also accessing permitted public and private properties when necessary.
Temporary equipment may be visible in and around the project area for a short period of time, but officials say it is not expected to interfere with normal activities.
An outline of the proposed seismic project area is available through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website under Current Public Notices at wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seismic-exploration-permits.
The public meeting will serve as an opportunity for residents to ask questions and receive additional information about the scope and timeline of the project, which is anticipated to begin around May 20, 2022.
