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Penn State Cooperative Extension Clearfield County

 

C. H. Allen

County Extension Director 

650 Leonard Street, Suite 210, MSC

Clearfield,  PA 16830-3243

 

Phone:  814-765-7878 x 1

Fax:  814-765-3236

cha1@psu.edu

 

Email: ClearfieldExt@psu.edu

 

Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:00

 

 

 

 

 

Member of the statewide Penn State Cooperative Extension Natural Gas Team tasked with educating landowners, public officials, and community/business leaders on the impact of the exploration for natural gas in the Marcellus shale in PA and nearby states.  This effort involves community-based educational programs and web-based technology along with individual consultations. 
 
Topics covered by leasing team members:
 
Overview of the drilling process
Lease terms, addendums
Lease negotiation strategy
Identification of drilling companies in landowners location
Environmental issues associated with the drilling process
Water quality and quantity
Financial considerations when making a leasing decision
Pipeline right of way siting and payments
Forestry impacts
Extensive "frequently asked questions"  section in group sessions, individual phone and email consultations, and online at www.wpsu.org/gasrush/
 
The Penn State Natural Gas Team now is comprised of almost 40 Educators with some or all of their professional time designated towards this program.  If you are looking for fact-based education to help in your decision making process, please feel free to call one of us.


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