NOTICE..................................

In response to increased temperatures, lack of substantial rainfall, and overall depleted levels of surface and groundwater, the WV Department of Environmental Protection has issued a temporary moratorium on all water withdrawals for natural gas drilling operations. If you see what appears to be a tanker withdrawing water from a stream you are urged to contact the WV DEP Office of Oil and Gas. Please note specifically WHERE and WHEN you saw the withdrawal and any identifying characteristics of the vehicle (license plate #, company name, etc.)

Enforcement starts with keen eyeslease help protect our precious water resources.

Contact information is provided below:

*WV DEP Office of Oil and Gas*

Preston County inspector: Bryan Harris (304) 553-6087

Mon County inspector: Tristan Jenkins (304) 552-3874

Inspector supervisor: Dave Belcher (304) 926-0499 ext. 1647 (304) 389-7590 cell

Violations: Helen Hardman (304) 926-0499 ext. 1650

Emergency Hotline: 1-800-642-3074

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Amanda Pitzer, Executive Director, Friends of the Cheat