The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Natural Gas Development Resource Center brings together information from a variety of sources, including academic research, industry analysis, local government officials and citizens. Our goal is to provide a space for dialogue and learning that will lead to informed decision making by all concerned parties.
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About Gas Drilling
New Documents
Marcellus Shale Education & Training Center (MSETC) Workforce Needs Assessment Report Summer, 2009.
Marcellus Shale Exploration and Development: Organizing a Community Task Force - Penn State Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet.
An Introduction to Natural Gas Development and Workforces (pdf) NERCRD Rural Development Paper No. 44, by Jeffrey Jacquet
Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale
By Daniel J. Soeder (1) and William M. Kappel (2)
1-U.S. Geological Survey, MD-DE-DC Water Science Center, 5522 Research Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228
2-U.S. Geological Survey, New York Water Science Center, 30 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Preparing for Natural Gas Development: Understanding Impacts and Protecting Public Assets
by NY Natural Gas Task Force, Sullivan County, NY
Valuable Links
- Updated Links
- Local Community Groups/Task Forces
- New York State Water Resource Institute
- The Oil and Gas Industry: The Idea, The Journey, The Future -An informational video produced by the Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York.
- Penn State Cooperative Extension Natural Gas Impacts
- Penn State Cooperative Extension has offered a series of webinars addressing the challenges & opportunities of exploring for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale. View upcoming sessions and previous sessions.
Webinar Archives
- May 4, 2009 Gas Leasing Webinar - Natural Gas Impacts to Local Governments and the role of Community Task Forces. - Click here to view the PowerPoint
- April 7, Gas Leasing Webinar - Landowner Coalitions
Basic Information
- History and Background
- Key Points for Property Owners
- Glossary of Terms
- Fact Sheets
- Leasing and Development in the Economic Downturn
- Where is the Marcellus Shale being developed?
- The CCE/Cornell Marcellus Shale Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Resources
Modern Shale Gas Development in the U.S.: A Primer
Disclaimer: The 2005 Energy Policy Act amended the Safe Drinking Water Act to exclude hydraulic fracturing fluids from its 'Underground Injection Control' provisions. The NYS DEC makes note of this amendment, but states that "..protection of groundwater resources during oil and gas extraction activities is a responsibility of state government. Visit the DEC for implications for gas development in NYS with respect to federal laws: SDWA, CWA and Community Right-to-Know.
The Marcellus Shale Education & Training Center (MSETC) is a partnership established to provide the regional community and natural gas industry a central resource for work force development and community education needs.
For Municpal Officals
- Gas Drilling in NYS: Riches or Ruin for Landowners and Communities?
- By Rod Howe & David Kay (Cornell University)
- Community and Local Government Impacts FAQ
- Observations Concerning the Role of Local Governments in Relation to Natural Gas Exploration and Production in the Marcellus Shale in the Southern Tier East Region of New York State (pdf)
- This technical paper has been prepared by the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board to assist local governments within its region in responding to recent activity concerning natural gas exploration on the Marcellus Shale.
- A Legal & Practical Guide to Protecting Your Citizens and the Environment in the Face of Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Drilling by Kimberlea Shaw Rea, Esq.
Energy Boomtowns & Natural Gas: Implications for Marcellus Shale Local Governments & Rural Communities,(pdf) NERCRD Rural Development Paper No. 43, by Jeffrey Jacquet
For Landowners
- Key Points for Property Owners
- 5 key points for landowners concerning exploration and leasing.
- Gas Drilling - Frequently Asked Questions
- General questions about gas exploration in NYS.
- Hydraulic Fracturing Considerations for Natural Gas Wells of the Marcellus Shale (pdf)
- The report (PDF, 718 KB) reviews the history and evolution of hydraulic fracturing, its usefulness in gas shale development, geological and well engineering factors, and the characteristics of fracturing fluids.”
- Gas Rights and Right-of-Way Leasing Pointers for Forest Owners (pdf)
- Cornell Cooperative Extension South Central New York Agriculture Team (01/2009)
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Gas Drilling
Environment
- NYS DEC Slideshow: Marcellus Shale Exploration
- SRBC Slideshow: Regulating Water Concerns
- Environmental Issues FAQ
- Hinchey, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Drinking Water from Natural Gas Fracking Press Release
Economic
- Marcellus Shale Education & Training Center (MSETC) Workforce Needs Assessment Report Summer, 2009.
Related Issues
- Generic Environmental Impact Statement on the Oil, Gas and Solution Mining Regulatory Program
- Information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
- The Millenium Pipeline
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy
For Educators
This section of the site contains resources for developing public presentations around the issue of natural gas development in New York State.
View the recording of the Marcellus Shale Webinar(January 13 2009).
Slidesets for Presentation
- Gas Leasing Considerations for Farm and Forest Owners (ppt - Brett Chedzoy)