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 an 8-minute video about hydrofracking and the Shenandoah Valley from our partners at The Downstream Project

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

 

Congress pressures GWNF to change proposed safeguards for drinking water.