WEBINAR: Hydraulic Fracturing: Facts, Frictions, and Trends

In the wake of recent earthquakes in unexpected, remote areas such as Ohio, the already controversial topic of “fracking” is heating up as new concerns percolate over potential environmental and public health impacts. Bringing together a panel of hydraulic fracturing thought leaders who represent a multi-dimensional viewpoint on the issue, Bloomberg BNA is hosting a [...]

Plans Surface for Clean Water Fracking Standards

On October 20, EPA announced its intent to establish Clean Water Act standards for shale gas and coalbed methane. The Agency will propose the methane regulations in 2013 and the shale gas regulations, which are limited to pretreatment standards for wastes sent to publicly owned treatment works, in 2014. Both are in response to concerns [...]

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING: Fresh Facts & Critical Choices

Join us Thursday, November 17, at 2:00 p.m. ET for the webcast series Hydraulic Fracturing: Fresh Facts & Critical Choices to explore the potential footprint on ecosystems as well as safeguards state regulators are using and developing to protect ground water. Kevin Heatley with Biohabitats, Inc., will discuss the significant landscape impact that can occur [...]

Sign-Up Today – Hydraulic Fracking Webcasts

Hydraulic Fracturing is a hot topic on the public and water sector’s mind, involving a mix of environmental protection, energy security, and economic development considerations. Many agree natural gas has a bright future as a “bridge” fuel to cleaner, renewable energy. But the “Shale Rush,” prompted by technology breakthroughs in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing [...]

Alliance to Host Fracking Webcasts – Save the Date!

The U.S. Water Alliance (Alliance) and American Water Resources Association (AWRA) are planning a series of webcasts to present an unbiased look at all sides of the fracking debate. On Tuesday, November 1, 2011 in the first of three-60 minute webcasts, two leaders immersed in the issue will share their perspective, concerns and vision for [...]

Updates in the Fracking Front

Hydraulic fracturing news breaks every day, like waves on the beach, but here’s some of the more important (and recent) ebb and flowback in and outside of government: On July 1, 2011 the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC) announced a comprehensive package of recommendations to the Governor on moving forward with drilling [...]

Drill, Maybe, Drill!

The friction over “fracking” (specifically hydraulic fracturing for natural gas) underscores the growing need for energy security and environmental sustainability to be in balance rather than in battle and to keep water in mind through it all. Most agree natural gas has a bright future as a “bridge” fuel to cleaner, renewable energy. It makes [...]

MSNBC – Alliance President Ben Grumbles on Hydraulic Fracturing

An interview with U.S. Water Alliance President Ben Grumbles on hydraulic fracturing with MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan