For generations, Monroe County, WV has enjoyed a quiet, rural way of life.   It’s an area rich in multi-generational farms, scenic byways, historic sites, and a unique geology called karst.  The residents are proud of the lack of industry and generally happy with the fact that there is no fast food chain outlet.   Gordy Oil’s's plans for Marcellus shale drilling in Monroe County bring concerns that the special way of life cultivated there may be at risk.  The Save The Water Table group is fighting to prevent hydraulic fracturing in their area.  Karst is a “swiss cheese” limestone geologic formation that is characterized by caverns and interconnecting underground waterways; it is highly susceptible to water contamination. The Monroe County Historical Society has also stepped forward  and written letters to lawmakers expressing concerns about the impacts of industry on historical sites.