Oil and Gas Wells
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Oil and gas extraction has played is significant role in the Valley and the local economy. As an example, this report is made possible through oil and gas revenue from wells on the Rotary Camps and Services property. The infrastructure to support the oil and gas exploration and extraction is significant. Numerous roads cross the Valley providing access to the wells. In addition , a major transmission line runs east east-west west across the Valley. Note that in addition to the wells indicated on the above map, numerous others are not shown due to a lack of data. Recently, the wells have had decreasing production with many of the wells being capped or shut in. The oil and gas wells are regulated by MDNR and MDEQ and are not specifically addressed in the management recommendations since the Townships have minimal influence in their regulation The impact to wildlife in their current configuration seems to be minimal. regulation. minimal Their primary impact is aesthetic – noise and visual appearance, and environmental – air and potential ground water pollution.
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