Gas Leasing practices: Info Provided to Share Holders Differs from that for Landowners

The following document regarding gas leasing practices provides important insight into issues to be considered regarding leasing and what is often omitted in leasing offers. The entire content of “Drilling Doublespeak” can be obtained for download at the following link:
http://static.ewg.org/pdf/Drilling_Doublespeak.pdf

The following is an excerpt from the front cover of the article.
Drilling Doublespeak: Gas Drillers Disclose Risks to Shareholders – but not to Landowners
By Dusty Horwitt, J.D.
Environmental Working Group
December 2011
www. ewg.org

“As natural gas development has pushed into populated areas, gas drillers have consistently disclosed to shareholders and potential investors daunting lists of possible mishaps, including leaks, spills, explosions, bodily injury, limited insurance coverage – and death.”

Impact of flife with Hydrofracking

The article posted at this link provides glimpse of the impact of fracking on water sources for those relying on natural water supplies such as wells and springs.

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/lifestyle/green/at-ground-zero-for-fracking,-residents-say-water-has-gone-bad

Marcellus Shale

Marcellus Shale.us

Here is a good resource provided by Brother Dean.

Baseline Water Testing and Marcellus Shale Drilling

Water Testing and Marcellus Shale Drilling
Those of us who use natural water sources (wells, springs, ponds) should have a baseline test of water quality completed prior to the start of gas drilling in your locality. In the likley event that your water becomes contaminated as a result of the gas drilling activities, a baseline testing will be helpful in challenging the gas company responsible for ...the drilling. It is important to remember that the usual tests for bacteria contaminants is not sufficient and the testing should be completed by an EPA certified lab in your state. I have been compiling information on water testing and am willing to forward it to anyone interested in this info. Just send me an email.

Binghampton NY bans fracking

Fracking Ban in Binghamton

With public action we can save this country.

Wetzel County Action Group

Here is the link from Sherry for a source of information regarding the interface between the gas industry and concerned citizens.

The Status of EPA's Support for Science Regarding Hydrofracking

You don't have to read between the lines to realize that the EPA will provide little resistance...or substantive research.

EPA Conclusion for Wyoming

This industry has arrived in Appalachia. You can predict the future of these hills by observing the empirical evidence now emerging from previously fractured formations 'over yonder'. Demand an immediate ban on hydrofracking in your area until sufficient scientific data are available to ensure environmental and cultural security.

West Virginia Fracking Bill to Pass...unless we do something!

WVU Hydrofracking Research

Ithica Now and Forever

The worst environmental effects of hydrofracking the Marcellus and Utica shales are yet to come.

Illegal Flares

Illegal flares (in this case lasting 108 days) only scratch the surface of the unregulated environmental damage that will continue to escalate if something isn't done to stop this destructive practice.

West Virginia Highlands Conservancy

West Virginia Highlands Conservancy

Cindy Ellis is the Director of the WVHC and a good resource for information and contacts.