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WVU EXTENSION NATURAL GAS TEAM EDUCATION PROGRAM

Extension Education

Georgette Plaugher
Program Coordinator
WVU Extension Service
Kingwood

Abstract

\r\n The objective of the project is to develop a curriculum of educational programs and materials to provide science-based information about and increase awareness of natural gas development, specifically in the Marcellus shale, in West Virginia (WV).  The West Virginia University Extension Service’s Agriculture and Natural Resources (WVU ES ANR) Program Unit received a grant from three major natural gas companies for the project.   A multi-stakeholder team meets regularly to plan and implement educational programs and develop materials related to natural gas development in WV.  To date, a variety of educational programs have been held for the general public and Extension professionals.  A website was also created to provide information about the project, current news, upcoming events and programs, publications and presentations, and links to additional sources of information.  Nearly 700 people attended the public, educational programs.  To determine the success of these programs, a written evaluation was conducted with the audience.  Attendees  indicated  the information presented in the programs had made them better  informed about various aspects of the natural gas industry; would assist them with making better informed decisions about land leasing; and would better prepare them to manage their land and its natural resources.  The concept and content of the educational programs was well received by the public and the topics covered were of general interest.  As a result, the team is researching and planning new topics to be addressed during future educational programs, in written publications, and postings to the website.

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: Georgette F. Plaugher, Brian Wickline, John Miller, Jennifer Williams
  1. Plaugher, G. Visiting Instructor/Program Coordinator, West Virginia University Extension Service, West Virginia, 26537
  2. Wickline, B. Extension Agent, West Virginia University Extentsion Service, West Virginia, 24983
  3. Miller, J. Extension Agent, West Virginia University Extension Service, West Virginia, 26003
  4. Williams, J. Director, Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Unit, West Virginia University Extension Service, West Virginia, 26506