Wayne National Forest fracking supporters make voices heard
Friday, January 29, 2016
A number of Ohioans, including state senators, Congressmen Bill John, state Senator Josh Mandel, county commissioners and others spoke up recently in support of drilling in southeastern Ohio’s Wayne National Forest.
Akron Beacon Journal reports that public hearings for landowners and community members were held in mid-November. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management decided against allowing fracking in the Wayne National Forest in 2014.
Those who spoke up in favor of allowing fracking in the national forest voiced their interest in developing their mineral rights.
Via: Akron Beacon Journal > Strong support in southern Ohio for Wayne NF drilling
More about fracking in the Wayne National Forest:
Fracking in Wayne National Forest being considered again Nov. 10, 2015- No fracking in Wayne National Forest, changes to BLM rules Aug. 22, 2014
- Wayne National Forest is now open for Fracking Aug. 30, 2012
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