August 15, 2011: Marcellus Shale


Many people in Wilkes-Barre attended an HDPC hearing on Marcellus Shale at Wilkes University in August.

Many people in Wilkes-Barre attended an HDPC hearing on Marcellus Shale at Wilkes University in August.

Representatives from the natural gas industry provided testimony on the industry’s contributions to Pennsylvania’s communities.

Representatives from the natural gas industry provided testimony on the industry’s contributions to Pennsylvania’s communities.


Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, asks a follow up question after testimony from a panel of professors. At his left is Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, the hearing co-chair.

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, asks a follow up question after testimony from a panel of professors. At his left is Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, the hearing co-chair.

Rep. Maria Donatucci, D-Phila., asks a question regarding water and air quality near drill sites.

Rep. Maria Donatucci, D-Phila., asks a question regarding water and air quality near drill sites.