Matt Ehrhart, CBF, Appointed To Marcellus Shale Commission

Matt Ehrhart, Pennsylvania Executive Director for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation was today appointed to Gov. Tom Corbett’s newly formed Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission. Following the announcement, Ehrhart issued the following statement:
“I greatly appreciate Gov. Corbett’s commitment to address the complex issues associated with developing the Marcellus Shale resource. I am honored to be selected to serve on the Commission.
“ There are numerous areas where we have an opportunity to improve the Commonwealth’s management of Marcellus Shale related issues, including: addressing social and economic impacts, providing adequate support for environmental protection and restoration programs, establishing an emergency fund, and making significant improvements to Pennsylvania’s Oil & Gas Regulations.
“There are also issues that lack a consensus on the facts. We need to understand the long-term impacts drilling will have on our water quality, our landscapes, our air quality, and our communities and public health. It is my hope that this Commission will work together to find constructive ways to reach a consensus through unbiased, collaborative, and science-based methods.”