Events
Current Listing of Programs:
Feb. 16: "Natural Gas Drilling and Its Affect on Roads, Bridges and Other Municipal Concerns", Tim Ziegler, Field Operations Specialist, Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, and Scott Sjolander, Penn State Cooperative Extension Educator presenting. 6:00 - 8:00 PM, University of Pitt-Bradford Campus, Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons Bldg. Please contact University of Pitt-Bradford Campus Outreach Services to register at 814-362-5078.
Feb 27: "Understanding Units and Managing Bonuses and Royalties", 9:30 to 12 noon, Sullivan County High School, Beech & South Sts., Laporte, PA 18626. To pre-register or for further information, please call the Sullivan County Extension Office at (570) 928-8941.
Mar. 24: "The Environment and Natural Gas Operations - Minimizing Impacts to Forests and Wildlife", Robert S. Hansen, Penn State Cooperative Extension Educator presenting. 6:00 - 8:00 PM, University of Pitt-Bradford Campus, Mukaiyama University Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons Bldg. Please contact University of Pitt-Bradford Campus Outreach Services to register at 814-362-5078.
WEBINARS
Once you have registered to attend a seminar, you will be directed to a website providing details on how to connect and participate in future seminars. Please be aware that we request you sign in for all seminars 10-15 minutes before the scheduled viewing time to verify audio and video connectivity.
Remember after you register, you will be taken to a website providing all the information you need to directly link to the webinar. Please print that page or bookmark that site.
Registration is Free. REGISTER TODAY for a seminar
Date Topic Title Speaker Time February 18, 2010 "Underground Injection Wells as an Option for Disposal of Shale Gas Wastewaters: Policies and Practicality" Karen D. Johnson, Chief, Ground Water& Enforcement Branch, US EPA, Region 3, Philadelphia 1-2 PM March 18, 2010 "The Impact of Marcellus Shale: What Do the Economic Impact Studies Imply?" Timothy W. Kelsey, Ph.D., State Program Leader, Economc & Community Development, Penn State Cooperative Extension 1-2 PM
We teach a variety of workshops upon request, including:
• Natural Gas Exploration - Infrastructure & Development: Workshops review natural gas infrastructure, such as pipelines, compressors, injection wells and restoration, natural gas drilling and water issues, background in natural gas exploration and well siting. A panel of speakers features local energy companies, consultants, geologists, educators, and/or governmental agencies. A question and answer period follows all sessions.
• Natural Gas Exploration and Leasing (NGEL) for Landowners: Workshops review what the gas resource is, PA DEP permitting and inspection issues, negotiating and understanding gas leases, and issues related to Clean & Green, CREP, and other governmental programs. A panel of speakers features local energy companies, consultants, geologists, and governmental agencies. A question and answer period follows all sessions.
• Economic and Community Impacts of Natural Gas Production: Workshop discusses the experience in other states with significant natural gas development, including workforce, local business, housing, and other impacts.
• Managing Gas Lease and Royalty Income: Workshop on financial management principles for landowners who have leased their land, including how to choose financial advisors, estate planning, and basic money management.
• Natural Gas Wells and Drinking Water: Workshop on water quality impacts of gas drilling and what homeowners need to know to monitor and protect their wells.
If you are interested in attending a workshop in your county, please let us know or check with your county extension office.
