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.
Upcoming Conference:
Enhancing Public Understanding of Natural Gas Issues
June 6, 2012 at Morgantown Event Center-A
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.