Citizen Shale Responds to O’Malley’s Decision to Frack in Maryland

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Citizen Shale

On November 25, after three years of study assessing the impacts of unconventional shale gas development, Governor O’Malley announced that new and comprehensive regulations will be developed to govern the extraction of natural gas utilizing hydraulic fracturing, a drilling technique … More →

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Fracking to be Tightly Regulated in Maryland

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Citizen Shale

Governor OKs the controversial practice. Citizens, Health Advocates, and Environmental Groups Criticize the Decision Governor Martin O’Malley announced last week that his staff will finalize the nation’s most restrictive regulations for unconventional natural gas development and production (UNGDP also known as fracking) … More →

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Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission Meeting Nov 25

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Citizen Shale

After over three years of work, the Maryland Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission will convene for its last scheduled meeting this Tuesday from 10-4.  Maryland Department of Environment will present responses to the Risk Assessment, and Garrett County Health Department will … More →

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November Shale Advisory Meetings

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Citizen Shale

Local Meeting, Garrett County, Maryland October 30  The final meeting for the Garrett County Shale Gas Advisory Committee will be Thursday Oct 30, 4-6pm at the County Courthouse, Commissioners Meeting room, 2nd floor.  The agenda will include final recommendations from the … More →

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