Wildlife

Learn about the ecological impacts of the oil and gas industry through FracTracker articles, maps, and imagery.

Wildlife & Ecology

Explore the articles and maps below to learn the impact of fracking on wildlife and ecology. Oil and gas activities can harm endangered species, critical habitats, watersheds, and ecosystems by polluting the air and water, installing disrupting infrastructure such as roads or pipelines, creating noise and light pollution, and more.

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Learn about the impact of fracking on wildlife and ecology through visualizations such as maps, digital atlases of critical watersheds, and aerial photography.

Frac sand mine in Wisconsin

Living on the Front Lines with Silica Sand Mines

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Guest blog by Christine Yellowthunder, an environmental activist,…

The Falcon: Water Crossings & Hazards

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The Falcon: Class Locations, Buildings & Recreational Areas

Part of the Falcon Public EIA Project In this segment of the Falcon…

The Falcon: High Consequence Areas & Potential Impact Zones

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Part of the Falcon Public EIA Project In this segment of the…

The Falcon: Protected Habitats & Species of Concern

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Part of the Falcon Public EIA Project Major pipeline projects…
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