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T77. Environmental and Social Implications of Hydraulic-Fracturing–Driven Oil and Gas Development: Toward a More Holistic Assessment

 
Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 234519
 
THE GEOLOGIC CONTEXT OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING:  AN OVERVIEW OF CONTINUOUS OIL AND GAS RESOURCE PLAY TYPES
Abstract ID#: 227258
POTTER, Christopher J., U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046, cpotter@usgs.gov
 
DIFFERENCES IN HYDRAULIC FRACTURING DISTRIBUTIONS, TREATMENTS, AND WATER UTILIZATION VOLUMES IN THE U.S. FROM 1947 – 2010
Abstract ID#: 223854
GALLEGOS, Tanya J., U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Mail Stop: 973, Bldg 20, Denver Federal Center, Kipling/6th, Denver, CO 80225-0046, tgallegos@usgs.gov and VARELA, Brian, Department of the Interior, United States Geologic Survey, Denver Federal Center, PO BOX 25046, Bldg 25, MS 939, Denver, CO 80225
 
DESIGN OF AIRBORNE ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEYS FOR ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT IN THE WILLISTON BASIN BASED ON GEOLOGICAL, GEOCHEMICAL, HYDROLOGIC, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM DATA
Abstract ID#: 231200
PRESTON, Todd1, SMITH, Bruce D.2, CHESLEY-PRESTON, Tara3, GLEASON, Robert A.4, HAINES, Seth S.5, POST VAN DER BURG, Max4, SOJDA, Richard S.6, TANGEN, Brian4, and THAMKE, Joanna7, (1) Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, 2327 University Way, Suite 2, Bozeman, MT 59715, tmpreston@usgs.gov, (2) U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, Bld 20, ms964, Lakewood, CO 80225, (3) Institute of the Environment, Montana State University, 2327 University Way, Suite 2, Bozeman, MT 59715, (4) U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 37th Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401-7317, (5) U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center Mail Stop 939, Denver, CO 80225-0046, (6) U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, 2327 University Way, Suite 2, Bozeman, MT 59715, (7) U.S. Geological Survey, 3162 Bozeman Ave, Helena, MT 59601
 
REGIONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND POTENTIAL ATMOSPHERIC IMPACTS OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS) EMITTED FROM OIL AND NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS IN SEVERAL MAJOR SHALE PLAYS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
Abstract ID#: 229434
GILMAN, Jessica B.1, LERNER, B.M.2, WARNEKE, C.2, GRAUS, M.2, KOSS, A.2, PEISCHL, J.2, WILLIAMS, E.J.3, ROBERTS, J.3, and DE GOUW, J.A.1, (1) Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80305, jessica.gilman@noaa.gov, (2) Boulder, CO 80305, (3) Chemical Sciences Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, CO 80309
 
THE BIOGEOCHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF NATURAL GAS SEEPS INTO HEADWATER STREAMS
Abstract ID#: 233491
POLLOCK, Erik D., University of Arkansas Stable Isotope Laboratory, University of Arkansas, 116 Ferritor Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701, epolloc@uark.edu, AUSTIN, B.A., Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, EVANS WHITE, M.A., Dept. Of Biological Sciences, university of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, PONZIO, J., University of ankansas Stable isotope Lab, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 72701, and HAGGARD, B.E., Dept of Bio-Ag Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701
 
STREAM METHANE MONITORING FOR EVALUATING GROUNDWATER IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION - CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS
Abstract ID#: 232463
HEILWEIL, Victor M., Utah Water Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, 2329 Orton Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, heilweil@usgs.gov, SOLOMON, D. Kip, Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, Frederick Albert Sutton Building, 115 S. 1460 E. Rm 383, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, DARRAH, Thomas H., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, RISSER, Dennis W., Pennsylvania Water Science Center, US Geological Survey, 215 Linekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070, HYNEK, Scott A., Geosciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, and GRIEVE, Paul, Geosciences, Penn State, 236 Deike, State College, PA 16802
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 234520
 
GROUNDWATER AGES AND MIXING IN THE PICEANCE BASIN NATURAL GAS PROVINCE, COLORADO
Abstract ID#: 230266
MCMAHON, Peter B., U.S. Geological Survey, Colorado Water Science Center, MS 415 Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO 80225, pmcmahon@usgs.gov, THOMAS, Judith C., U.S. Geological Survey, 764 Horizon Dr, Room 125, Grand Junction, CO 81506, and HUNT, Andrew G., U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, Bld 21, MS 963, Denver, CO 80225
 
MAJOR RISKS FOR WATER CONTAMINATION ASSOCIATED WITH SHALE GAS DEVELOPMENT AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
Abstract ID#: 226174
VENGOSH, Avner1, WARNER, Nathaniel R.2, JACKSON, Robert B.3, and DARRAH, Thomas H.1, (1) Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, vengosh@duke.edu, (2) Department of Earth Science, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755, (3) Nicholas School of the Environment and Center on Global Change, Duke University, Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708
 
EVALUATING A LINK BETWEEN SHALE GAS EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES AND GROUNDWATER/SOCIETAL IMPACTS
Abstract ID#: 227062
WISTER, Katherine H., WESTON, Nathaniel B., HAGGERTY, Molly K., DONNELLY, Brian R., ALESI, Sara C., IARIA, Toni N., and GOLDSMITH, Steven T., Department of Geography and the Environment, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085, kwister@villanova.edu
 
INVESTIGATION OF WATER QUALITY IN AREAS OF UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
Abstract ID#: 232875
BOWEN, Zachary H., U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center, 2150C Centre Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80526-8118, bowenz@usgs.gov, MOTT, David N., U.S. Geological Survey, Oklahoma Water Science Center, 202 NW 66th, Bldg 7, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, and POTTER, Christopher J., U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 939, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046
 
SOURCES OF FLUIDS IN SHALLOW GROUNDWATER NEAR NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION - WELD, ADAMS, AND BOULDER COUNTIES, COLORADO
Abstract ID#: 231655
SARGENT, Joshua G.1, PARK, Joshua1, and OSBORN, Stephen G.2, (1) Geological Sciences, California Polytechnic University Pomona, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, jgsargent@csupomona.edu, (2) Geological Sciences Department, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Pomona, 91768
 
DISSOLVED GAS GEOCHEMISTRY OF SHALLOW GROUNDWATER IN AREAS OF OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION, DENVER-JULESBURG BASIN, COLORADO
Abstract ID#: 234026
PARK, Joshua, Geological Sciences, Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA 91768, joshuap1@csupomona.edu, SARGENT, Joshua G., Geological Sciences, California Polytechnic University Pomona, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, and OSBORN, Stephen G., Geological Sciences Department, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona, Pomona, 91768
 
Discussion
Abstract ID#: 234521
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