Good News on Marcellus Drilling in the Yellow Creek Conservation Zone

The Indiana Gazette Reports that MDS Energy  “will not be allowed to drill a shale-gas well near Yellow Creek State Park unless it can show how it will ensure the park and its lake will be protected, the Indiana County Zoning Hearing Board has ruled.” There is the possibility for a reapplication or appeal.  Friends of Yellow Creek and a loose coaltion of community groups provided essential testimony to the County Commissioners and Indiana County Zoning Hearing Board.

Read the full story “Panel Denies Drilling Permit,” Sam Kusic May 3, 2011