HYDROFRACTURING
- Good Temporary News!
Carrizo LLC is no longer "actively pursuing" a special use permit to
hydrofrack near Bergton.
Marcellus
Shale: Potential Hydrofracturing Site near BroadwayThe Rockingham Board of
Supervisors has tabled making a
decision on whether or not to approve a special use permit submitted by
Carrizo
(Marcellus) LLC, of Houston, Texas, that would allow the initial
exploration and future development of a natural gas well near the town
of Broadway. This type of exploration involves a method known as
hydrofracturing.
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View the following videos to learn more
about hydrofracturing. These videos were produced at a May 2010
informational workshop by the Shenandoah Valley Network.
Thankfully, the
company just
stated publicly that
due to local opposition to the permit, they are concentrating their
efforts elsewhere for the near future. This is a bit of a reprieve but
we must stay vigilant and continue to build a strong case for water
quality and quantity protection related to this type of drilling
endeavor. Click below to learn more.
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