GASP Meet-n-Greet Learn more about regional air pollution and how you can get involved in advocating for cleaner air in southwestern PA. We are currently seeking board members, committee members, and volunteers. Join us to learn about GASP's current air quality campaigns and meet with the staff and board. There will be plenty of good food, drink, and lively conversation.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 6:30-8:00pm Wightman School Community Building 5604 Solway St., #204 Pittsburgh, 15217 Please RSVP to _gasp@gasp-pgh.org_ (mailto:gasp@gasp-pgh.org) or by calling 412-325-7382. Marcellus Monitoring The transition from Governor Rendell to Governor Corbett will bring many changes to the state. Questions about the safety of Marcellus Shale gas drilling, extraction, and transport refuse to die, regardless of the industry's rosy claims. If you're looking to learn more or get involved, consider attending the Marcellus Citizen Stewardship Project -- Visual Assessment Training. Thursday, January 27, 2011 6pm-9pm Location: _Room 114 of the Burnett Building at Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA_ (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=izlefwcab&et=1104241164534&s=244&e... VFaz0k_OAC--LUWNhCAejw9eWZvIOtBjWfmMNmwxG-PRj0A-EdPv6MwSYv3SkrSQ2eBi) Topics to be covered include permitting and regulations, air and water pollution, the use of the FracTracker data platform, filing a complaint, and safety. Once participants have completed this training there will be additional opportunities for air and water monitoring instruction. A copy of the 80-page Visual Assessment Manual is provided; this resource contains the protocol for logging and reporting information. RSVP's are not required; however, space is limited--- first come, first served. For more information please contact Veronica Coptis at _veronica@mtwatershed.com_ (mailto:veronica@mtwatershed.com) or 724-455-4200.