Some Thoughts on Wetlands and the Marcellus Shale Formation



The Marcellus Shale formation and its natural gas deposits are proving to be a major economic driver for the east coast and mid-west. The formation extends from upstate New York, west to Ohio and south to Virginia. It is one of, if not the largest natural gas deposit ever found. The long term energy implications are profound.



However, there are a number of environmental issues that must be addressed. Chief among… Continue