Pavillion

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On target: Wyoming schools shoot in virtual archery tournament

February 26, 2013

Statewide archery contest introduces kids to shooting bows and arrows.

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EPA again delays Pavillion groundwater investigation related to fracking

January 10, 2013

This week’s news of yet another delay further frustrated stakeholders on all sides of the issue, including some Pavillion area residents who believe the EPA’s …

Energy Thumbnail image for Pavillion driller blasts EPA contamination findings

Pavillion driller blasts EPA contamination findings

December 7, 2012

Encana Co. is calling on the EPA to withdraw a draft report that linked hydraulic fracturing in Wyoming to groundwater contamination in the Wyoming town.

The Pitch

Wyoming PBS features discussion on fracking and drilling

October 4, 2012

Wyoming PBS features discussion on fracking and drilling
The Wyoming PBS program, Wyoming Chronicle, recently aired a discussion about hydraulic fracturing and other aspects of oil …

The Pitch

Pavillion working group meets Oct 10

October 2, 2012

Pavillion working group meets Oct 10
The Pavillion working group will continue its work on groundwater contamination at a public meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. October …

Environment Thumbnail image for The Accidental Activist: Dan Smitherman leads the charge against drilling the Wyoming Range

The Accidental Activist: Dan Smitherman leads the charge against drilling the Wyoming Range

September 4, 2012

The ex-marine describes himself as the “antithesis of a tree hugger.” Yet he’s found himself leading a movement to lessen the impact of oil drilling …

Energy Report Thumbnail image for Pavillion collaboration resumes despite fractures

Pavillion collaboration resumes despite fractures

July 25, 2012

Pavillion collaboration resumes despite fractures
The Pavillion Working Group met this week for the first time since November 2011, delayed by the controversy that erupted over …

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Wyoming official’s remarks prove baseline testing is needed

Commentary by WyoFile June 8, 2012 June 8, 2012

It’s not common to read stories that describe a breach of the public trust by Wyoming’s public servants. This week, however, was different — with …

Featured Thumbnail image for Top Wyo official says Pavillion fracking investigation motivated by ‘greed’

Top Wyo official says Pavillion fracking investigation motivated by ‘greed’

June 6, 2012

Wyoming’s top oil and gas supervisor said he believes Pavillion area residents are motivated by greed in the ongoing groundwater contamination investigation, angering town residents.

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Industry’s fracking problem

May 4, 2012

All the fuss about fracking centers on two things; the proliferation of oil and gas drilling in and around our drinking water aquifers, and the …

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Just a Guess

April 13, 2012

Political cartoonist Greg Kearney draws a conclusion about precautionary fashion statements and Wyoming residency.

Water & Power Thumbnail image for EPA delays Pavillion review for more groundwater testing

EPA delays Pavillion review for more groundwater testing

March 8, 2012

In a joint statement today Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes said “further sampling of the …

Energy Report Thumbnail image for Go ahead and blame EPA, but don’t politicize the science

Go ahead and blame EPA, but don’t politicize the science

February 9, 2012

The notion that the best thing for our human health, environment and wildlife is more mining and drilling and less (or loosened) regulation somehow continues …

Policy Thumbnail image for House panel bars filmmaker from Wyo. pollution hearing

House panel bars filmmaker from Wyo. pollution hearing

February 2, 2012

The House Science subcommittee hearing on water contamination in Pavillion, Wyo., took an unusual turn Wed. morning when filmmaker and drilling opponent Josh Fox was …

Special Reports Thumbnail image for Mead to meet with Pavillion residents to talk water supply

Mead to meet with Pavillion residents to talk water supply

February 1, 2012

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead will meet with Pavillion area residents from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday to discuss strategies for a long-term drinking water …

Special Reports Thumbnail image for Congressional research group issues report on EPA’s Pavillion investigation

Congressional research group issues report on EPA’s Pavillion investigation

January 31, 2012

Two key critics of the EPA’s Pavillion groundwater investigation draft report are scheduled to testify before a congressional subcommittee on Wednesday, in response to the …

Energy Thumbnail image for EPA moving in on state regulation of drilling

EPA moving in on state regulation of drilling

January 31, 2012

Several ongoing investigations conducted by EPA are generating friction between the agency and state officials across the country over the management of oil and gas …

Energy Report Thumbnail image for Find the source in Pavillion

Find the source in Pavillion

January 30, 2012

Locker and his neighbors deserve a conclusive determination of the source of pollution, because their property values have fallen and any new long-term water supply …

Environment Thumbnail image for What EPA really said about Wyo. fracking pollution

What EPA really said about Wyo. fracking pollution

January 24, 2012

Environment & Energy reporter Mike Soraghan gives an accurate description of the EPA’s findings, and outlines their implications.

Special Reports Thumbnail image for EnCana wants fracking expert on EPA’s Pavillion review panel

EnCana wants fracking expert on EPA’s Pavillion review panel

January 11, 2012

EnCana wants fracking expert on EPA’s Pavillion review panel
This week EnCana Oil & Gas USA continued to criticize the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s implication of …