George Washington National Forest is more than just one of the largest expanses of pristine land in the East. It’s the cradle of the Shenandoah, James and Potomac rivers.

By the end of the month, the U.S. Forest Service is expected to decide whether to ban or allow the controversial method of drilling called hydraulic fracturing under the forest’s new, 15-year management plan.

LINK (via:The Washington Post)