Joe, Yes it seams they are way behind here in our County. I have heard it is going to be hard to deal with, most don't want the gas industry here. But I do know some people personally who have leased around me. I have property in another County that has an old lease on it. I have been so busy with it that I haven't had time to deal with my property here in Allegheny County. I know Range Resources did the well at the Pitts Mills Mall. We could see the glow from my house when they flared it. I think the best thing we can do here is to get out and talk to our neighbors to see who would want to sign a lease and get them educated on what to look for when it comes to the leases and to be sure to get a good attorney,see if they want to form a landowners group,etc. So when the gas companies start moving this way we'll be ready when the land men start knocking on our doors.

You might want to call the Township Office to see what they have to say. I keep in touch with the Township where my other property is, it really does help. I go to as many public hearings and meetings there as I can.

I don't think we have an Allegheny County Group on this site yet. If we could get enough people interested, I think Keith would set one up for us.

Please let me know what you are hearing out there and I'll do the same.

Sarah