Monday, the Keystone Energy Forum, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, held its 2nd Annual “Outdoors Forum” focusing on natural gas development and its interaction with Pennsylvania’s countryside.

“Communication and cooperation between the outdoor community and energy industry in Pennsylvania is extremely important as we continue to grow a stronger relationship between both groups,” stated Bill Stewart, Director of the Keystone Energy Forum. "Today's second annual outdoors forum continues this proactive communication and interaction."

The 2nd Annual Outdoors Forum took place in Johnstown in conjunction with the semi-annual convention of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. The forum consisted of two panel discussions with representatives from the energy industry, Pennsylvania regulatory agencies and outdoor associations. 

A lunch presentation was given by Mike Zagata, former President of the Conservation Alliance of New York and recently retired President and CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society.

“The Federation's partnership with the Keystone Energy Forum continues to help foster a better dialogue and open lines of communication with the energy industry and outdoor community,” said Chuck Lombaerde, President of the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. “Information that was shared at today's forum was crucial for our members to know as they head out into the field during the height of the 2012-2013 hunting season."

The KEF is focused on energy production in Pennsylvania. The Energy Forum will serve as a resource for making local opinions count. The Forum will be available to Pennsylvanians as a venue to help create balanced energy policies.

“The Keystone Energy Forum is designed as a venue for concerned citizens, coalition groups and partners who are committed to improving the public's understanding of, and support for, both the many opportunities and challenges presented by the Marcellus Shale natural gas development here in Pennsylvania,” concluded KEF Director Bill Stewart.

Visit the Keystone Energy Forum website to participate in the forum and for facts on the Marcellus Shale, hydraulic fracturing and other Pennsylvania and national energy issues.

10/8/2012