2012

January

DEP web site a good source for natural gas information January 1, 2012: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) website can provide a wealth of information - if you know where to look for it.
Interpreting Water Test Results Webinar January 25th January 22, 2012: The first Penn State Water Resources webinar of 2012 will take place this January 25th.

Coming Soon: Changes in the Penn State Extension Natural Gas Service Directory February 10, 2012
February 16 webinar to examine Marcellus gas development impacts on transportation February 12, 2012: This month's webinar focuses on natural gas development and impacts on transportation.
Marcellus Shale Gas Development: What Does It Mean for Pennsylvania Schools? March 18, 2012: Latest research brief on challenges and opportunities associated with Marcellus shale development as perceived by educational leaders
Understanding the Role of Liquefied Natural Gas; Part 1 February 19, 2012: This week's article is the first of a three-part series discussing liquified natural gas
Understanding the Role of Liquefied Natural Gas; Part 2 February 26, 2012: This week's article is the second of a three-part series discussing liquified natural gas

Economic Impacts of Marcellus Shale in Affected Counties March 25, 2012: Potential economic impacts of Marcellus shale development has mainly been at the state level, but how much of the economic benefits stay locally within a county?
Marcellus Shale Activity Affecting County-level Dairy Production March 11, 2012: Natural-gas development appears to be associated with falling dairy production in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale region, but the exact reasons for the decline are unclear, according to researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Webinars to Provide an Overview on the Shale Impact Fee: Act 13 March 3, 2012: Penn State is offering two special evening webinars, one geared for the public and one for local officials, on the Shale Impact Fee, or Act 13, that was signed into law on February 14th.
Understanding the Role of Liquefied Natural Gas; Part 3 March 4, 2012: This week's article is the last of a three-part series discussing liquified natural gas
Webinar examines Marcellus gas development and local water decisions March 11, 2012: A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine municipalities' roles related to water use and protection in the face of burgeoning Marcellus Shale gas development in Pennsylvania.

Marcellus Shale Gas Development and PA School Districts: What Are the Implications for School Expenditures and Tax Revenue? April 8, 2012: This new publication looks at to what extent Marcellus activity impacts Pennsylvania Schools
Marcellus Shale Electronic Field Guide April 1, 2012: Penn State introduces a new online field guide that strives to help landowners, land managers, and gas companies understand terrestrial challenges facing shale gas development
Fractionator? Cracker? What are They? April 15, 2012: With the recent report that a site has been selected along the Ohio River in the Beaver County community of Monaca for a “cracker plant,” what does that mean?
Study looks at Local Real Property Tax Base and Market Values and Local Revenue Changes in Marcellus Shale Areas April 22, 2012: A new study from Penn State considers market values and real property tax bases in determining the impacts of Marcellus shale development in Pennsylvania counties and municipalities
Natural Gas Vehicles: The Road Ahead in Pennsylvania April 29, 2012: A Seminar for all interested in what's on the horizon for natural gas transportation

Pre-drill Water Quality Data Demonstrates the Importance of Private Water Supply Testing (Part 1 of 2) May 6, 2012: Many people with a private water well have never or seldom have their well water tested. Pre-drilling water testing provides homeowners with useful information on their water wells as well as helpful research data.
Pre-drill Water Quality Data Demonstrates the Importance of Private Water Supply Testing (Part 2 of 2) May 13, 2012: Many people with a private water well have never or seldom have their well water tested. Pre-drilling water testing provides homeowners with useful information on their water wells as well as helpful research data. Part 2 provides some of the data found.
Natural Gas Vehicles in our Lives May 20, 2012: Natural gas vehicles are becoming part of our transportation portfolio. Stay on top of the learning curve by taking part in a full day seminar.