Marcellus Shale Drilling Threat to PA Wilds
By Robert Pennell, THE PATRIOT-NEWS OP-ED, November 14, 2009
They call it the “Pennsylvania Wilds,” more than 6 million acres of relatively unspoiled forests and mountains in 12 northern Pennsylvania counties. The area has long been known for its remnants of virgin forests, pristine mountain streams, abundant wildlife and magnificent vistas. More than 2 million of those acres are public land, an area equivalent to the acreage occupied by Yellowstone National Park. Today, however, if you were to visit this part of our commonwealth, you would be greeted by a different environment. [Read rest of story]