The Department of Environmental has released the 2013 Oil and Gas Annual Report, along with a video highlighting the important work and professionalism of the dedicated members of DEP's Oil and Gas Program staff.

The 2013 Oil and Gas Annual Report provides information about how DEP's Oil and Gas Program is fulfilling the department's mission to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of Pennsylvania citizens. Highlighted in the report is information on program structure and processes, permitting, inspections, compliance and enforcement, regulatory and policy developments, and program innovations.DEP also released video featuring unscripted clips of program staff sharing their personal experiences conducting the important work of the Oil and Gas Program across the state.The video was funded by the Environmental Education Fund. Mandated by the Environmental Education Act of 1993, 5 percent of all pollution fines and penalties collected annually by DEP is set aside for environmental education.To view the video and read the full report, visit

www.dep.state.pa.us and click on the "Oil and Gas Annual Report" button on the home page.