Links

Background on the Marcellus Shale and Natural Gas Drilling

Geology.com
http://geology.com/articles/marcellus-shale.shtml

Information on the hydraulic fracturing process
http://www.propublica.org/special/hydraulic-fracturing

Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Information on a wide variety of topics, including leasing, effects on natural resource industries, and information that local governments should know.
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu

Investigative Reporting on Natural Gas Drilling

ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. They have done extensive research on the effects of natural gas and hydraulic fracturing.
http://www.propublica.org

Gas Production Statistics

Energy Information Administration
Official energy statistics from the U.S. Government
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/info_glance/natural_gas.html

Hydraulic Fracturing and Human Health

The Endocrine Exchange Network
Provides information on the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and their affects on human health
http://www.endocrinedisruption.com/chemicals.introduction.php

Natural Gas Leases

Natural Gas Leasing Forum For Landowners
Information and public forums on Natural Gas drilling and leasing here in Pennsylvania.
http://www.pagaslease.com/

Penn State University Cooperative Extension
Provides information on what people should know before signing a lease.
http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu

EPA Study: Evaluation of Impacts to Underground Sources of Drinking Water by Hydraulic Fracturing of Coalbed Methane Reservoirs; National Study Final Report

EPA’s web page with links to download the entire study or individual sections
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/uic/wells_coalbedmethanestudy.html

Union of Concerned Scientists
EPA Findings on Hydraulic Fracturing Deemed “Unsupportable”
http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/abuses_of_science/oil-extrpress.html

Government Agencies

Department of Environmental Protection
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/oilgas/new_forms/marcellus/marcellus.htm

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources: Natural Gas Exploration On State Forest Lands
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/marcellus/index.html

Delaware River Basin Commission
http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/naturalgas.htm

Susquehanna River Basin Commission
http://www.srbc.net/programs/projreviewmarcellus.htm

Department of Community and Economic Development
http://www.newpa.com/strengthen-your-community/redeveloping-your-community/marcellus-shale/index.aspx

Other natural gas web advocacy pages

Industry

The Marcellus Shale Coalition
http://www.marcelluscoalition.org

Independent Oil and Gas Association of Pennsylvania (IOGA)
http://iogapa.org

Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York
http://www.marcellusfacts.com