If you are like me, you enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, or taking a scenic drive in one of the most pristine National Forests on the East Coast. Did you know the Forest Service may allow gas drilling in our own backyard?
Scientist Dusty Horwitt from Earthworks will present the plan to drill for natural gas in the George Washington National Forest, and the risks to our drinking water supply here in Fairfax County.
Learn what actions you can take to protect your drinking water, and our Forest for our children to use for years to come.
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