Marcellus Shale: Environment and Health

Based at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health, CHEC has developed resources to address the potential health impact of natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale.

A project of CHEC that includes a current news blog, calendar of events, and a DataTool that allows users to create customized maps based on a large number of datasets.

"An information clearing house about Marcellus Shale gas drilling and activism and related issues. "

A group of "citizens from Westmoreland County [PA] who are concerned about the potential impacts of deep gas well drilling in the county."

A cross-agency U.S. Government Web site, AIRnow provides real-time air quality conditions for over 300 U.S. cities and links to related state and local Web sites. Also includes impacts of hydraulic fracturing and drilling.

Information about national and local chapter action and awareness.

The website for this nonprofit organization focuses on issues that impact the Delaware River and its surrounding communities. Find news, events, reports, and other information the organization's activities.

Factsheets, PDF documents and reports, maps, charts, and public comment.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration maintains a suite of "etools" focused on industries to highlight common types of injuries and safety precautions to reduce injuries.

Find extensive information for New York's aspect of the Marcellus Shale: background, fact sheets, maps, reports, environmental impacts, and community and economic issues.

Factsheets, detailed maps, charts, press releases, with links to EPA documents and county information.

Environmental impact, testimony, and maps.

Extensive information link on the Marcellus Shale including extraction, regulations, and leasing rights.

Factsheets, permit information, government testimony, and other environmental impacts.

Press release updates, codes, regulations, handbooks, and maps.