Outreach Forum

Injection Wells and Hydraulic Fracturing
- Part 2-

Thursday, March 21, 2013

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

McCracken Hall 214A/B

Lunch is provided

During Fall 2012, The Patton College hosted a panel discussion on the topic of Injection Wells and Hydraulic Fracturing. The panelists were informative, and the discussion was enlightening. A second, follow-up Q&A panel and discussion has been planned so that conversations on the topic can continue. All are welcome to attend!

Induced hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a technique used to release and extract petroleum and natural gasthrough the propagation of fractures in a rock layer using a pressurized fluid. Fracking has been the subject of considerable debate as proponents argue for the economic benefits and opponents cite the negative impact on the environment and our very quality of life. Now you have the opportunity to participate in depth in a panel discussion with experts.

Our expert panelists are:

Natalie Kruse, an assistant professor of Environmental Studies in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. Her research focus is on water and wastewater implications of coal mining and oil and gas drilling.
Nicolette Dioguardi, Deputy General Counsel for Ohio University. One of her current duties is to assist the V.P. for Finance and Administration, the Provost and President’s office in preparing the Board of Trustees to comply with the responsibility and authority they currently have under House Bill 133 as it pertains to the classification of land owned by the Board and the University that could be subject to hydraulic fracturing.
Sandra Sleight-Brennan, a producer of audio features and long form documentaries that help listeners interpret their history and environment.
Matt Starline, a local organic farmer. He is a member of the Athens Farmers’ Market, 30 Mile Meal, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), and serves on the Organic Food, Farming, Education & Research (OFFER) Advisory Board and the Athens Food Policy Council.

Injection Wells and Hydraulic Fracturing - Part 2-

Injection Wells and Hydraulic Fracturing
- Part 2-