Tag: Gas Wells

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Newsletter article Gary Zuckett October 24, 2023
Kanawha State Forest Gas Well Tour
The purpose of this hike was to show the need for more DEP well inspectors, funding for plugging leaky orphaned wells because of the danger they pose to groundwater, climate, and the health of local residents. We’ll also be asking lawmakers to pass the "Orphaned Gas Well Prevention Act” for new and transferred wells, to require drillers to set aside money in the Treasurer's office as the well produces income to cover the eventual plugging costs when the wells stop producing (become "abandoned"). More
Issues: Gas WellsOrphaned WellsPollution
Citizen Action Group Blog   March 17, 2023
Public Meeting to Raise Awareness About Leaking Abandoned Gas Wells Impacting Several Areas of Charleston
On Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m, a public meeting and panel discussion will help raise awareness about the dangers of leaking abandoned gas wells negatively impacting residents served by the Elk River, including the Rutledge and Crouch Hollow Mountain areas of Charleston, West Virginia. More
Issues: Gas WellsOil and GasPollutionwater quality
Newsletter article   February 28, 2022
Environmental Update
Companion bills HB 4408/SB 485 expanding private companies’ ability to develop recreational facilities were voted on in their respective committees last week...  More
Issues: Aboveground Storage TanksAir QualityCorporate InterestsEnvironmentGas WellsOil and GasPollutionPrivatizationSurface Owner RightsWaterwater qualityWorker's Safety