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Shale Network - A Network of Shale Water Researchers: Compiled Data Set from Wen et al. ES&T (2018), 52 (12), pp 7149-7159
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Originator:The Pennsylvania State University
Publication_Date:2012
Title:
Shale Network - A Network of Shale Water Researchers: Compiled Data Set from Wen et al. ES&T (2018), 52 (12), pp 7149-7159
Online_Linkage: http://www.shalenetwork.org/
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Abstract: 
This data set is part of the Shale Network database and has been discussed in the publication “Wen, T., Niu, X., Gonzales, M., Zheng, G., Li, Z., Brantley, S.L., 2018. Big Groundwater Data Sets Reveal Possible Rare Contamination Amid Otherwise Improved Water Quality for Some Analytes in a Region of Marcellus Shale Development. Environ. Sci. Technol.52 (12), 7149–7159. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b01123”.The Shale Network is a project funded by the National Science Foundation to help scientists and citizens store data for water resources that may be affected by gas exploitation in shale. Our primary focus currently is middle Devonian shales in the northeastern U.S.A. We want to enable the generation of knowledge from water chemistry and flow data collected in areas of extraction of natural gas. The Shale Network is working with the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Sciences, Inc. (CUAHSI) to create this database. Our goal is to find, organize, and upload data for water resources for online publication with attribution. The Shale Network is seeking organizations engaged in water quality monitoring or research to join our effort. Please contact us if you wish to learn more about becoming part of the Shale Network.
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The ShaleNetwork Mission: 1. identify groups, especially in PA, that are collecting water data in the region of extraction of natural gas from Marcellus and other shales 2. create a sustainable network among these groups by arranging an annual meeting to discuss and organize this data 3. work with the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Sciences, Inc. (CUAHSI) to organize a water database that can be used to establish background concentrations and to assess impacts across extraction regions of the Marcellus and other shales 4. train students in database development and use for betterment of communities impacted by shale gas extraction 5. facilitate community groups in organizing, collecting, and interpreting water data 6. evaluate hydrogeochemical data using geographic information systems (GIS) that incorporate population and economic data in order to evaluate the potential for public health risk factors.
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Calendar_Date:2012
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The University excludes any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The University makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance.
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The USER is granted permission to translate and add value to the FILES for the use of the FILES on its computer hardware; provided, however, that the USER annually notify the University of any customizing or value-adding work done.
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Contact_Organization:Penn State
Contact_Person:Susan Brantley
Contact_Position:Distinguished Professor, Director of EESI
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2217 EES Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:814-865-1619
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:sxb7@psu.edu
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Contact_Organization:Penn State Data Commons
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115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:datacommons@psu.edu
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The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Date:201210
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Contact_Organization:Penn State Data Commons
Contact_Position:Metadata Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:814-865-8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:datacommons@psu.edu
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