Water Resources Monitoring and Marcellus Shale Gas Development in Western Maryland: What Do We Have, What Do We Need ?
The Maryland Water Monitoring Council is sponsoring a workshop on
Water Resources Monitoring and Marcellus Shale Gas Development in
Western Maryland: What Do We Have, What Do We Need? The day-long event
will be held in the Auditorium (Building #700) at Garrett College, 687
Moser Road, McHenry MD 21541.
The workshop will present an overview of threats potentially-posed by
shale gas development to surface and groundwater resources. Speakers
will describe the water monitoring information that has been and is
being collected by agency staff and citizen scientists in Garrett and
Allegany counties. The limitations of Maryland's water monitoring
databases will be discussed, and experts will offer recommendations on
sampling designs, equipment, and protocols that can be used to close
these gaps, if adequate funding becomes available. Perspectives on water
monitoring and shale gas development in other mid-Atlantic states and
best management practices will also be described. (Click HERE for the Workshop Agenda).
The workshop won't be a "Town Meeting" to discuss the pros and cons
of Marcellus Shale gas development in western Maryland. The workshop
won't be an introductory course in hydraulic fracturing (fracking),
although it will be mentioned. The workshop will not develop a
recommended list of regulations or permit requirements that should be
adopted to protect drinking water supplies and the environment.
The early-bird registration fee is $30, if paid by October 8. After
October 8, the registration fee doubles to $60. To register, use the 2012 Workshop Registration Form. See the link on the Registration Form for directions to Garrett College.
Garrett College is located near the northern shore of scenic Deep
Creek Lake,
a pleasant 3-1/2 hour drive from Baltimore and Washington, DC. For
overnight accommodations, a block of rooms is available at a special
conference rate
at Wisp Resort for the nights of October 21 and 22 (Click HERE for Lodging Information).
For any additional information on the workshop, contact Ron Klauda
(410-260-8615 or rklauda@dnr.state.md.us").
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