Event
Informative meeting for Ohio’s Orphan Well Program
Oct 17, 2018 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Date/Time
Date(s) - October 17, 2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Landowners with orphan oil or gas wells on their property are encouraged to attend an informative meeting Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Deerassic Park Education Center, 14250 Cadiz Road (Rt 22), Cambridge.
Steve Irwin, the public information officer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), will discuss Ohio HB 225, that created the Ohio Orphan Well Program that became law Sept. 28, 2018. Those attending will learn how ODNR plans to identify, evaluate and prioritize the wells to be plugged at state expense. Rep. Andy Thompson, the sponsor of HB 225, is also expected to attend.
The meeting is jointly sponsored by the Guernsey County Farm Bureau, OSU Extension Guernsey County and the National Association of Royalty Owners.
There is no fee to attend this important event to which the public is encouraged to attend. For more information contact the OSU Extension Office at 740-489-5300.
