West Virginia DNR Schedules Meetings on Proposed State Wildlife Action Plan
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold three public meetings across the state for wildlife enthusiasts and other interested parties to review and comment on the proposed State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Federal regulations require all state wildlife agencies develop a strategic plan that identifies wildlife species of greatest conservation need and […]
“Brunch with Margaret” at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park beginning June 11
Margaret Blennerhassett was famous for entertaining guests at her mansion on the island in the Ohio River in the summers of the late 1700s into the early 1800s. Modern-day visitors are invited to have “Brunch with Margaret” during a special event June 11 on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. As part of the state park’s […]
Count the Cans: Community Collection Day
There is no summer vacation from hunger. That’s why DHG is hosting its fourth annual “Count the Cans: Community Collection Day,” along with the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston and media partner WCHS TV-8/FOX 11. The event on Thursday, June 11th benefits Mountaineer Food Bank, which serves 48 counties and more than 600 feeding programs […]
The Appalachian Advantage
The purchase of a significant portion of land in the Appalachian region has given Southwestern Energy direct access to the Utica and Marcellus shale plays. In West Virginia, that’s good news not just for the industry but also the work force and its communities. By Samantha Cart West Virginia has attracted national attention over […]
Industry Insiders
Professionals representing the coal, natural gas and manufacturing industries in West Virginia share their thoughts on the current market, exporting, legislation and the challenges their companies are facing.
Maximizing the Marcellus Shale: Benefits of Shallow Well Pooling
Despite the state legislature’s efforts, laws in West Virginia that allow pooling exclude shallow horizontal wells. Since wells drilled in the Marcellus Shale are considered shallow, creating a shallow pooling law may be the key to maximizing the state’s shale development.
