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West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Environmental Advocate
Bridging Stakeholder Communication &
Promoting a Community-based Approach to Shale Development
Office of Environmental Advocate • Liaison for the agency, communities, action groups, & concerned citizens
• Independently look into citizen’s concerns
• Help resolve problems or issues
• Attend legislative, public & advocacy group hearings & present information as needed
Wendy Radcliff
Environmental Advocate
1-800-654-5227
Dennis StottlemyerEnvironmental Resources Analyst
1-800-654-5227
John KingEnvironmental Resources Analyst
1-304-382-8666
Example of Advocate Office Assistance
Example of Advocate Office Assistance
Example of Advocate Office Assistance
Example of Advocate Office Assistance
Mapping, Investigation, & Report Writing
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Common Environmental Concerns
Truck Traffic = Potential for Dust, Diesel Fumes & Road Damage**WVDOH handles road related questions & complaints
Placarding Issues
Common Environmental Concerns
Sediment erosion & habitat fracturing
Spills, Leaks & Illegal DischargesNational Spill Hotline: 1-800- 424-8802
WV Spill Hotline: 1-800-642-3074
Pipelining in Oklahoma:
• Terrain is Flat
• Weather is Dry
Pipelining in West Virginia:
• Terrain is Steep
• Weather is Wet
Common Environmental Concerns: Water Quality Protection
Common Environmental Concerns: Water Quantity Protection
“Doing it Right”
Paved road kept in good condition
“Doing it Right”
Stabilized ditch line & rocked entrance
Highly visible well site information
“Doing it Right”
Felt protects liner
60 mil liner
36in berm w/ 60 mil linerDrop inlet protection
Oil/water separator & shutoff valve
Absorption pads
“Doing it Right”
Sediment basin
sump
Stabilized ditch line
“Doing it Right”
Closed loop system
Secondary containment
“Doing it Right”
Site is stabilized & has good stand of grass
Stormwater diverted around site
“Doing it Right”
“Fracking” using natural gas engines
“Doing it Right”
Sound Wall
“Doing it Right”
Outreach & Education
Sealed to prevent standing water
“Doing it Right”
Oil & Gas Education Team: • Develops educational programming
• Team members include:• County extension agents
• WVU geologists
• water quality experts
• WVDEP representatives
• Industry representatives
• Community & environmental groups
4th Annual
Enhancing Public Understanding of Natural Gas Issues
May 20th Bridgeport Conference Center
http://anr.ext.wvu.edu/oil_gas
Public participation is vital to protecting the environmentProblems are better solved when concerned citizens are involved in
developing a dialogue among industry, environmental protection officials, &
their communities. ~~WVDEP Citizen’s Guide
John M.S. King
Office of Environmental Advocate
Environmental Resources Analyst
2311 Ohio Ave Suite E.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Cell: 304-382-8666
Toll Free: 1-800-654-5227