Washington County

Six Years After Redbird Injection Well Brine Incident, Well Owners, State Representatives, Scientists, and Water Officials Demand Long-Term Investigation Into Brine Migration

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 Six Years After Redbird Injection Well Brine Incident, Well Owners, State Representatives, Scientists, and Water Officials Demand Long-Term Investigation Into Brine Migration  MARIETTA, Ohio —Following the release of a new Buckeye Environmental Network (BEN) report documenting continued pressure increases in wells impacted by the Redbird #4 injection well, impacted

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BLM Once Again Prepares to Frack Wayne National Forest and You Can Weigh in Until January 15!

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The Marietta Unit, known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, provides critical habitat for Federally endangered species like the Indiana bat. Evidence of black bear, which is a state endangered species, has recently been found at Archers Fork, just a few miles southwest of some of the parcels slated for auction.

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Injection Well Public Meeting Scheduled in Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio

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A public meeting concerning injection wells will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Warren High School Auditorium, located at 130 Warrior Drive, Vincent, Ohio. This meeting is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed or ongoing use of injection wells in the area and to voice concerns

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Toxic Gas and Oil Waste Suspected in Marietta Wells

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On Monday, June 9th, 2025, Buckeye Environmental Network visited two conventional oil and gas wells in Marietta, Ohio, after landowners raised concerns about possible toxic contamination. Both wells, once productive, are now suspected of being repressurized by radioactive oil and gas waste. The source? Likely underground migration from nearby Class II injection wells. Jack Chamberlain,

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Ohio State Legislator, Residents Discuss Injection Well Concerns, Tour Impacted Sites

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20. 2025 Contact: Bev Reed, Buckeye Environmental Network Email: bev.reed@benohio.org Phone: ‪(740) 298-5471‬   Residents of Warren Township and Marietta were joined yesterday by State Rep Tristan Rader to discuss concerns about injection wells and to visit two conventional gas and oil wells impacted by brine wastewater migration from injection wells

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Washington County is being targeted for Radioactive Fracking Waste Brine

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Gas and Oil Chief Eric Vendel has agreed to meet with concerned Warren Community Water and Sewer Association (WCWSA) members due to public pressure, after nearly 150 people attended an April 26th public meeting at Warren High School in Washington County organized by WCWSA members and the board

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