Wilkes University Institutes Release Report that examines State Gas Drilling Law Wilkes University Institutes Release Report that examines State Gas Drilling Law

CURRENT IEER PUBLICATIONS

Click here for a summary of current news on Marcellus Shale issues and information on recent additions to the Institute website.
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Surface Water Monitoring

The Institute is establishing a water quality monitoring program in response to natural gas drilling in our region. The results will provide information about the current state of groundwater and surface water quality and serve as a basis for monitoring impacts related to Marcellus gas drilling activity.
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During the past few months, the staff of the IEER has made significant progress on its two-pronged goal of developing sound science and making information available to the public on Marcellus development in northeastern Pennsylvania. We remain committed to serving as a reliable source of unbiased information, supporting informed public discussion and wise decision-making....
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Recent News

• Survey: Marcellus brings changes to public schools but not much tax money
• County council encouraged to oppose gas impact fee
• Counties flock to Marcellus Shale drilling impact fee
• First 11 Dimock homes sampled by EPA show no health concerns
• State searching for cause of methane in Franklin Township water wells
• State Official Lauds IEER at Wilkes

Insitute News

• Wilkes University Institutes Release Report That Examines State Gas Drilling Law
• PA DEP Secretary, State Senator Yudichak Visit Institute
• Marcellus Shale Article by Institute Director Featured in PAEE Journal
• Wilkes University Energy Institute Reports Recent Science Contradicts Findings Of Cornell Report On Greenhouse Gas Impacts from Gas Drilling
• IEER Staff Presenting Academic Poster at Penn State Marcellus Shale Summit Thursday Nov 16th; Author Seamus McGraw Speaks at Wilkes on Saturday November 19th
• Institute Releases Policy Brief on Governor's Marcellus Proposal

Upcoming Events

• Mar 27 2012- 1:00 PM PADEP hosting online sessions on new Marcellus shale law
• Mar 28 2012- 9:00 AM Susquehanna Board of Commissioners Public Hearing Montrose
• Mar 31 2012- 8:30 AM PennFuture's ninth annual Watershed Workshop
• Apr 3 2012- 1:00 PM PADEP hosting online session on new Marcellus Shale law
• Apr 10 2012- 1:00 PM PADEP hosting online session on new Marcellus Shale law
• Apr 11 2012- 6:00 PM Public Meeting on Proposed Air Quality Plan Approval in Wyoming County

Other Energy Sources

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