Call-In Programs Airing On PCN. Pennsylvania Cable Network, shown locally on Zito Media cable channel 22, is sponsoring two special call-in programs dealing with many issues surrounding Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling issues in Pennsylvania. Viewers will be able to share their comments and questions by dialing toll-free at 1-877-726-5001.  Programs are scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, Sept. 7 (7 pm): Economic Impact of Marcellus Shale with guests Matthew Brouillette, president of the Commonwealth Foundation; and Sharon Ward, executive director of the Pa. Budget and Policy Center.
• Wednesday, Sept. 8 (7 pm): Marcellus Shale and the Environment with guests Lou D’Amico, executive director of the Pa Independent Oil and Gas Association, and John Hanger, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. This program will be followed at 8 by an interview with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Marcellus Shale drilling safety issues.

Additionally, on Thursday, Sept. 9 (7 pm), PCN will host a Marcellus Shale town hall meeting at Washington and Jefferson College. The panel will consist of academic, industry, government and state agency representatives, including: Myron Arnowitt, state director of Clean Water Action; DEP Secretary John Hanger; Matt Pitzarella, director of public affairs for Range Resources; David Yoxtheimer, extension associate for the Penn State Marcellus Initiative for Outreach and Resources, and Angela Zimmerlink, Fayette County Commissioner.

'Webinar' On Gas/Community Issues. Penn State Cooperative Extension continues to hold free seminars on issues related to Marcellus Shale natural gas production, available free through the internet. Final live session will on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 1 pm. Kathy Braiser of Penn State University will discuss preliminary results from a comprehensive survey her team conducted to assess community impacts and perceptions. Registration information is available at:
 http://naturalgas.extension.psu.edu/Events.htm.

Marcellus Summit At State College. Registration is now open for the 2010 Marcelllus Summit, scheduled for Oct. 10-12 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College. Entitled "Building a Sustainable Future," the summit will identify the challenges, opportunities, and common goals in areas such as environmental protection, regional infrastructure development, issues for local governments, economic opportunities, and legal issues. Target audiences are local and county government officials, industry representatives, environmental and community groups. Details, including registration information, can be found here.



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