Category Archives: Water Quality

New northeast US natgas drilling rules proposed | Energy & Oil | Reuters

Posted on 10 December 2010 by S4 Worldwide

Now it gets interesting.  This is likely to be a ‘watershed’ experience culminating in some very complicated public hearings during the comment period.  I’ve heard science-types suggesting the need for more data and fact-based studies.  Unfortunately, neither the states nor … Continue reading →

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Panel to expand network of stream monitors in Marcellus drilling region | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/01/2010

Posted on 1 December 2010 by S4 Worldwide

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is expanding its network of electronic water-quality monitors on streams in the Marcellus Shale region to provide an early-warning system for potential gas-drilling accidents. The commission said it was nearing an agreement to install 10 … Continue reading →

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