June 6, 2013 – Dr. Rick Chalaturnyk, Principal, RJC Consulting Inc. and Professor, Geotechnical Engineering, University of Alberta gave a presentation on shale gas development to YESAB and the Yukon Water Board. 

The presentation included information on the technical aspects of well construction, hydraulic fracturing, water management, monitoring of environmental effects and risk management practices for shale gas development.  The workshop also allowed for discussions and questions regarding the general effects of shale gas development.