Fracking industry pays $11 million for first leases in Ohio’s only national forest
Five out-of-state gas companies paid $11 million for drilling leases under 2,800 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest. This marks the first time the fracking industry has secured rights to drill in the state's only national forest, achieving a long-standing industry goal.
Five out-of-state gas companies win rights to drill under 2,800 acres of the Wayne National Forest, achieving a long-sought goal for the industry.
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