This document provides information about the Triple Divide film and hydraulic fracturing. It begins with introductions of the film directors, Melanie Houston and Melissa Troutman. It then defines hydraulic fracturing as using water, sand and chemicals to extract resources from shale rock deep underground. It notes the state of shale gas development in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Film clips from Triple Divide are described that show issues with predrill water testing and impacts of fracking on local water supplies. Information is provided about an upcoming screening of the film in Columbus. The document concludes with contact information for follow up questions.

1. Triple Divide :
A cautionary tale for OhioA cautionary tale for Ohio
September 3 2013 – 11amSeptember 3, 2013 – 11am
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2. Triple Divide :
A ti t l f OhiA cautionary tale for Ohio
S t b 3 2013 11
Melanie Houston Melissa Troutman
September 3, 2013 – 11am
Melanie Houston
Director of Water Policy &
Environmental Health
Melissa Troutman
Co-Director, Triple Divide
Josh Pribanic
Co-Director, Triple Divide

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4. What is Hydraulic Fracturing?
“Hydraulic Fracturing is a well stimulation processy g p
used to maximize the extraction of underground
resources” (EPA)
Fracking is the process of using explosive
charges, followed by the injection of millions
of gallons of water sand and chemicals toof gallons of water, sand, and chemicals to
break up shale rock miles beneath the surface
of the earth. Horizontal drilling allows shale
gas or shale oil to be extracted and pumped
to the surface, along with the fluid used in the
drilling operation. (University of Connecticut)

5. State of Shale Gas Development
 Ohio – infancyy
 Over 800 wells
permitted
 Over 500 wells drilled
 Pennsylvania –
adult stage
 Over 10,000 wells
permittedpermitted
 Over 7,000 wells
drilled

6. Ohio’s Triple
Divide TourDivide Tour

7. Triple Divide Film Directors
Josh PribanicJosh Pribanic
Co-Director, Triple Divide
Melissa Troutman
C Di t T i l Di idCo-Director, Triple Divide

8. Film Clip 1
Film clip 1 Link:
https://vimeo com/publicherald/rehttps://vimeo.com/publicherald/re
view/73672326/d313e33801
*Please contact Triple Divide film directors
for permission to view
The "predrill test scandal" is when the
PA Department of Environmental
Protection and industry find a way to
dismiss baseline data.
When the tests are dismissed, it
changes the water quality history of an
area, saying a pre-existing condition,
not fracking, caused the water
contamination.
This act removes the clean predrill
test and absolves the company from
liability.

9. Film Clip 2
Film clip 2 Link:
https://vimeo.com/publicherald/
/ / freview/73672325/aee4f04ce7
*Please contact Triple Divide film
directors for permission to view
Judy Eckert standing on the porch of her home in Potter County,
PA In 2007 Guardian Exploration drilled and fracked a MarcellusPA. In 2007 Guardian Exploration drilled and fracked a Marcellus
well 450ft away on a neighbor's property.
Shortly after, Judy's water became contaminated. In 2010, the PA
Department of Environmental Protection found a waste pit buriedDepartment of Environmental Protection found a waste pit buried
illegally into her seasonal high water table after the company was
denied an application for burying the pit.

10. Film Clip 2
Film clip 2 Link:
https://vimeo.com/publicherald/
review/73672325/aee4f04ce7
*Please contact Triple Divide film
directors for permission to view
David Headley stands in front
of dumpsters filled with his
contaminated land (part of a
l d l fclosed loop system of waste
management).
The soil and rock await testThe soil and rock await test
results for radioactivity to
determine its suitability for
deposit in a landfill.
M hil it it D id'Meanwhile, it sits on David's
property.

11. Columbus Triple Divide Film Screening
 Tuesday, September 10, 2013
 Gateway Film Center 1550 N.
High Street Columbus, OH
4320143201
 6:00 p.m. - Social mixer
i 7:00 p.m. - Screening
 8:30 p.m. - Q&A with
filmmakers + OEC, Sierra Club
k il& Buckeye Forest Council

12. Question & Answer
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 First priority will be given to members of the press

13. Thank you + Questions
 Thank you for joining!Thank you for joining!
 Today’s webinar was recorded and will be
available on OEC website later todayavailable on OEC website later today
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 Contact info
 Melanie Houston Mhouston@theOEC.org
 Josh Pribanic joshua@publicherald.org
 Melissa Troutman melissa@publicherald.org