Pennsylvania is in the midst of a natural gas drilling boom that has the potential to completely change the state’s economy and rural landscape. In June, witf launched a new project focused on explaining the complicated gas extraction project and documenting its long-term impact.

StateImpact Pennsylvania reporter Scott Detrow filed stories on how drilling is straining local government resources (0:00); changing the landscape of state-owned forests (7:20); and how emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of a major well fire (14:00).