PADEP pipeline task force gives 184 recommendations

Note Our Work – Email blast  from PIOGA A state task force on natural gas pipelines is making 184 recommendations touching on everything from location of pipelines to emergency response plans, all designed to promote “responsible” pipeline development in Pennsylvania. The 335-page document, crafted by the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Pipeline Infrastructure Task Force,… Read more

Pike County Conservation District looking for Volunteers to allow FREE WELL WATER TESTING

Conservation District looking for Volunteers to allow FREE WELL WATER TESTING Pike County Conservation District along with the US Geological Survey (USGS) will be completing a study of drinking water wells from around the county during the summer of 2015. The wells included in the study will be selected from a list of private residential or… Read more

Environmental Monitoring Credibility and Social License to Monitor

Improving Reliability of Baseline Monitoring Using In-Situ. “You need proven methods and reliable equipment to meet regulations and gain a “social license” to conduct hydraulic fracturing. Partner with a company that’s been working with mining professionals since 1976. Originally providing instrumentation for in-situ uranium mining, In-Situ ® Inc. understands groundwater —- from aquifer testing to… Read more

Wellness and Water 2013 WV Wesleyan College, Buckhannon,WV

Wellness and Water 2013 June 29 – 30, 3013 ~ WV Wesleyan College, Buckhannon,WV   Saturday Morning: Bringing concerned citizens and facts together 8:00 – 9:00 am ~ Registration ~ Continental Breakfast, Coffee & Tea available 9:00- 9:15 am ~ Welcome and Introductions 9:15 – 10:00 am ~ Plenary: Dr. Tom Darrah, Duke University 10:00… Read more

The Baseline Water Testing Process It is NOT Just About Getting a Sample

The Baseline Water Testing Process It is NOT Just About Getting a Sample By Brian Oram, Professional Geologist Carbon County Groundwater Guardians Published in We have had the opportunity to witness a wide range of practices that have been called baseline testing. We have seen a team of 4 professionals working for the EPA in… Read more

REMINDER – Pennsylvania Private Well Owner Drinking Water webinar January 30 on baseline water testing for gas drilling

Bryan Swistock  <brs@psu.edu> The next webinar in our Water Resources series will be Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from noon to 1 PM (EST). More details below. Hope you can join us! When: Wednesday January 30, 2013 from noon to 1 PM Topic: A Study of Pre-Drilling Groundwater Quality in 700 Water Wells and Springs in… Read more