References

Data Sources:

Digital Elevation Models: United State Geological Survey (USGS) http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) http://cogcc.state.co.us/

Information and Literature Sources:

Davis, C. 2012. “The Politics of ‘Fracking’: Regulating Natural Gas Drilling Practices in Colorado and Texas.” Review of Policy Research. 29(2): 177-191.

Collins, A. and Nkahsah, K. 2013. “Divided Rights, Expanded Conflict: The Impact of Split Estates in Natural Gas Production.” Presented at the Agricultural and Applied Economic Association’s 2013 AAEA & CAES Joint Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, August 4-6, 2013.

ESRI: ArcGIS Help 10.1 (2013). ArcGIS Resources. Accessed from http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/main/10.1/index.html

Jones, K, Wellborn, J and C. Russell. 2013. “Split Estates and Surface Access Issues,” Landman’s Legal Handbook ch. 9 (Rocky Mt. Min. L. Fdn., 5th ed.)

Manuel, J. 2010. “MINING: EPA Tackles Fracking.” Environ Health Perspect. 118(5): A199.

Reeder, C. 2009. “Creating a Legal Framework for Regulation of Natural Gas Extraction from the Marcellus Shale Formation.” Wm. & Mary Envt. L. & Pol’y Rev. 34:999.

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Additional Sources and Useful Links:

Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission	The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC)is the governing body of oil and gas development in the state of Colorado. This website contains comprehensive data regarding oil and gas development, policies, and accidents across the state. From this website, users can access the COGCC's GIS online resources, such as: mapy layer information and GIS downloads. The site can be accessed at: http://cogcc.state.co.us/
U.S. Energy Information Administration: Natural Gas Maps	The U.S. Energy Information Administration is a federal resource which provides independent statistics and analysis. Of particular interest to this research is the site which provides access to nationwide natural gas maps that can be utilized in GIS. The site can be accessed at: http://www.eia.gov/pub/oil_gas/natural_gas/analysis_publications/maps/maps.htm
Hart Energy: Mapping and GIS Services	Hart Energy is a private sector organization which offers global energy data and information products for interested clients. Their services include mapping and GIS data, where interested parties can access databases and mapping files via the company's licensed GIS data layers. The site can be accessed at: http://www.hartenergy.com/Midstream/Data-Services/Mapping-And-GIS-Services/