Citizen Science: Penn State Geographers Need Help Testing Interactive Natural Gas Infrastructure Mapping Tools On May 29-30 At Penn State Beaver Campus, Beaver County

A team of geographers at Penn State are inviting citizens to participate in testing an interactive mapping tool for  natural gas infrastructure in Pennsylvania on May 29 and 30 at the Penn State Beaver Campus in Monaca, Beaver County.

Are you--

-- Concerned about air emissions from fracking?

-- Want to keep track of environmental violations in your neighborhood?

-- Want to learn more about the natural gas and petrochemical industry in Appalachia?

Help answer these questions by helping to test these new interactive tools.

Time slots are available all day for both May 29 and 30. Each appointment will take about two hours onsite.

Participants will be compensated with a $25 gift card and light refreshments.

The identity of those participating will be kept confidential.

Testing of the mapping tool will be held at the Student Union Building, 100 University. Drive in Monaca.

Click Here to sign up and for more information. Questions should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Baka, Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography, PSU, call 814-865-9656, or send email to: jeb525@psu.edu.

[Posted: May 18, 2026]  PA Environment Digest