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NGWA Position on Hydraulic Fracturing
February 14, 2012 | National Ground Water Association

The National Ground Water Association has published a position paper titled: “Hydraulic Fracturing: Meeting the Nation’s Energy Needs While Protecting Groundwater Resources.”


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