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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is committed to public education and outreach. As interest in shale drilling increases, the department is providing resource information, including fact sheets and Web links, on topics of interest related to shale exploration and production. We encourage you to visit the department's Shale Development Web page often, as we will continue to offer new resources to answer your questions about the impact of oil and gas drilling on Ohio's landscape. ODNR's Division of Mineral Resources Management is responsible for regulating all aspects of oil and gas drilling. A strong regulatory framework enables the division to ensure the safety of Ohio's citizens and environment. This framework is continuously reviewed and updated to accommodate the ever-changing technologies of oil and natural gas drilling. Having trouble finding an answer to your question? Click here to send your inquiry to the Division of Mineral Resources Management.
Ohio Division of Geological Survey: www.ohiodnr.com/geosurvey Ohio EPA: www.epa.ohio.gov Penn State Marcellus Center: www.marcellus.psu.edu Frac Focus: www.fracfocus.org Ohio Farm Bureau: www.ofbf.org OSU Extension: www.extension.osu.edu Ohio Oil & Gas Energy Education Program: www.oogeep.org
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Shale Development Activity & Web Resources FACT SHEET: Drill Cuttings from Oil and Gas Exploration in the Marcellus and Utica Shale Regions of Ohio FACT SHEET: Marcellus and Utica Shale Drilling FACT SHEET: Recommendations for Water Well Sampling Before Oil and Gas Drilling BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES for Pre-Drilling Water Sampling 2010 Summary of Oil and Gas Activities for current trends or more information regarding Ohio's oil and gas activities. 2011 Ohio Hydraulic Fracturing Program Review - Positive Findings Oil and Gas Program History
Oil and Gas Commission
Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Council