Marcellus Shale Resources

West Virginia is home of one of the largest Marcellus Shale natural gas deposits on the East Coast. As landowners and community members began asking questions of WVU Extension agents about this topic, we began our work to learn more, gather experts and create the resources to respond.

Enhancing Public Understanding of Natural Gas Issues  

June 6, 2012 at Morgantown Event Center-A

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WHAT: West Virginia University Extension Service Conference:

 “Enhancing Public Understanding of Natural Gas Issues”  

WHEN: June 6, 2012 Registration 8:30 a.m.

Program 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Morgantown Event Center Waterfront Place,

Morgantown, W.Va.

DETAILS: No attendance fee. Register by May 25, 2012

The first annual Public Natural Gas Education Conference is sponsored by the WVU Extension Service (WVUES) Natural Gas Education Team. Topics will include:

• Public Health Issues • Safety on Natural Gas Well Sites
• Private Property Issues • Banking and Financing Issues
• Seismology and Earthquakes

For more information, contact Georgette Plaugher

by phone at 304-329-1391 or

by email at Georgy.Plaugher@mail.wvu.edu.