Egypt Valley Wildlife Area
Coverage of Egypt Valley Wildlife Area in the Nexus archive.
- More than 15,000 acres of Ohio public land approved to be fracked by out-of-state companies
The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission approved 21 bids to frack over 15,000 acres of public land, including areas in Egypt Valley Wildlife Area and Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area. Out-of-state companies like Gulfport Appalachia, Ascent Resources, and Grenadier Energy III secured bids with financial incentives tied to production. The decision follows Ohio law requiring the selection of the 'highest and best bid' for public land.
- Ohio officials ignore scientific facts to allow our public air, land, and water to be abused
Ohio officials have leased public lands, including parks and wildlife areas, to oil and gas companies despite scientific evidence of climate change impacts. The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC), composed primarily of lawyers without science or health expertise, approved fracking on over 8,000 acres without public input. The decision ignores environmental risks like water use, pollution, and habitat disruption.