Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling in the Shenandoah Valley
The first permit for hydrofracking shale in Virginia was proposed near Harrisonburg in 2010. Find out about the status of this permit, current shale gas leases, and other regional information.
The Roanoke Times: Editorial: No Fracking in the National Forest
July 13, 2011-The risky drilling method has no place on public lands until it is demonstrably safe.
www.PreserveRockingham.org SVN’s partner in Rockingham County, CAP, has more information about the proposed permit from gas company Carrizo (Marcellus) LLC. You’ll find the permit information, permit review by a hydrogeologist, UVA environmental law clinic report, and letters from state agencies at CAP’s website.
View Fractracker: data on Rockingham & Frederick gas leases
Reports from Regional Commission Workshop on Marcellus Shale in the Shenandoah Valley, 10-28-2010
County & City Urge Forest Officials to Protect Drinking Water
Local information on hydrofracking in Virginia at 7bends.com
