Fracking in George Washington National Forest could threaten D.C. area drinking water. February 1, 2014 More than ...

George Washington National Forest is more than just one of the largest expanses of pristine land in the East. It's the leafy cradle of the Shenandoah, James and Potomac rivers, a source of ...

George_Washington_National_Forest. George_Washington_National_Forest. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search. Clear icon. 72 ...

Forest Service OKs Fracking in Forest Near D.C. Oil rigs could one day join the treetops in George Washington National Forest south of the nation’s capital. Despite protests from Virginia’s ...

The Shenandoah Valley’s National Parks offer many recreation opportunities to choose from, but did you know the Forest Service's George Washington National Forest also offers great amenities too?

RICHMOND — The federal government will allow a controversial form of gas drilling called fracking in the George Washington National Forest, but it will sharply cut the amount of land ...

The U.S. Forest Service considers allowing hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in George Washington National Forest in Virginia, stirring concern about risks to drinking water in the Washington ...

AMHERST, Va. (AP) - Officials say a wildfire in the George Washington National Forest in Amherst County has spread to 1,200 acres.

(WDBJ) - The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is reopened in some areas after being closed due to Hurricane Helene. Mount Rogers National Recreation has opened locations in Wythe ...

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Buckingham County man has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for the death of a man found dead in George Washington National Forest. Joseph F. Cunningham, 43 ...

The U.S. Forest Service originally planned to ban fracking in the 1.1 million-acre George Washington National Forest, but energy companies cried foul after a draft of the plan was released in 2011.

U.S. Forest Service releases plan to begin fracking in George Washington National Forest. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:32:21 GMT (1749569541751) Story Infinite Scroll ...