Office of Conservation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mailing address of Conservation?
617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge Louisiana 70802
P.O. Box 94275
Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804-9275
Voice 225.342.5540
FAX 225.342.3705
When was the Office of Conservation created?
The Louisiana Commission for the Conservation of Natural Resources was created in 1908. The Commission's purpose was to address general problems of Conservation in the state. The Louisiana Department of Conservation was created in 1916 and came under the control of a single officer entitled the Commissioner of Conservation. During the reorganization of Louisiana State Government in 1976, the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DNR) was established. For more information, visit the Conservation History Page.
Where are Conservation hearings held in Baton Rouge?
Conservation is housed in the LaSalle Building in downtown Baton Rouge. The official address is 617 North Third Street. The hearing room is located on the First Floor. For more information and detailed directions link to the DENR Visitor Center.
Contacting the Office of Conservation
Can I obtain a list of contacts?
That list is available on Conservation's web site in the Office of Conservation Directory.
My business is located in Scott, Louisiana. Where is the nearest office that I can talk to about submitting DM1R forms?
Conservation's Lafayette Office is located at 825 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, at phone 337.262.5777. You may want to visit the Lafayette District Home Page for more information.
Permits
Can I obtain a copy of recent drilling permits issued by Conservation?
Yes. The Office of Conservation issues its weekly Scout Report, one for each of the three districts in Lafayette, Monroe and Shreveport. Reports are posted each Thursday. Link to Conservation's SONRIS page to obtain your copy.
Hearings
Where can I find a list of the Conservation hearings, dates and agenda items?
Link to the Conservation Hearings Page on this web site.
Reports
I understand that Conservation produces a weekly Scout Report. Where can I obtain a copy?
Yes. The Office of Conservation issues its weekly Scout Report, one for each of the three districts in Lafayette, Monroe and Shreveport. Reports are posted each Thursday on this Web site. Link to Conservation's SONRIS page to obtain your copy.
Engineering
Where can I obtain copies of production audit cards?
All production audit cards formerly available from Lektrievers in the Production Audit Section on now available on the Internet. Connect to the SONRIS Document Access search page to begin locating cards of interest.
Can I obtain a list of contacts in the Engineering Division?
That list is available on Conservation's web site in the Office of Conservation Directory.
Pipelines
Where can I obtain information on underwater obstructions along the coastline?
Link to the Underwater Obstructions Removal Program page for detailed information on work in progress, pending projects, project reports, obstruction maps and photos of actual removal operations.
Can I obtain a list of contacts in the Pipeline Division?
That list is available on Conservation's web site in the Office of Conservation Directory.
Injection & Mining
Can I obtain a list of contacts in the Injection & Mining Division?
That list is available on Conservation's web site in the Office of Conservation Directory.
Geological Oil & Gas
Is there a map available that show wells drilled in Louisiana?
Link to the Geological Oil & Gas Division's web page; it contains a map of producing wells in Louisiana.
Can I obtain a list of contacts in the Geological Oil & Gas Division?
That list is available on Conservation's web site in the Office of Conservation Directory.