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Case Closed: Landmark Report Clears Fracking and Debunks Activist Claims on Pavillion

November 10th, 2016|

By Randy Hildreth Mountain States Director LINK There is no evidence that fracking contaminated groundwater in Pavillion, Wyo., according to a landmark report released today by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ). From the DEQ fact sheet: “Evidence does not indicate that hydraulic fracturing fluids have risen to shallow ...

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IOGAWV Endorses Patrick Morrisey for AG

October 24th, 2016|

The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) has overwhelmingly endorsed the candidacy of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for re-election.  Scott Freshwater, president of the organization said that the active role Attorney General Morrisey has taken in behalf of the natural gas industry to ward off excessive, unnecessary ...

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IOGAWV Endorses Patrick Morrissey

October 24th, 2016|

STATEMENT OF IOGAWV PRESIDENT:  SCOTT FRESHWATER  The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, with more than 600 company members and the thousands of employees they represent, is proud to announce its endorsement of Patrick Morrisey to be re-elected as West Virginia’s Attorney General. This marks the first time ...

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How can Mountaineers truly be free?

October 14th, 2016|

Nicolas Porta: How can Mountaineers truly be free? (Daily Mail) October 14, 2016            Montani Semper Liberi is the official motto of West Virginia, which means “Mountaineers are always free.” It is a proud and strong motto, and it speaks to the spirit of West Virginians.           In reality, however, ...

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