PA: Decoding Shell’s Permits, Defending Our Future – Forums on Shell Plastics Plant Permits

The Shell Plastics Plant in Beaver County pollutes our air and water, threatens our health, and profits by sacrificing our community’s future. Now, they’re seeking permit renewals that could allow even more toxic emissions—unless we take action.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP) will soon decide whether to grant Shell permits that could keep emissions dangerously high for years to come. If we don’t demand stronger protections, Shell will continue business as usual—polluting with little accountability.

But we can change that. By turning out in force for public meetings and submitting comments on these permits, we can push for the strongest possible restrictions to protect our families, hold Shell accountable, and fight for a cleaner, safer future.

Join us for an educational event near you to uncover what’s buried in Shell’s latest permit applications, understand what’s at stake, and learn how you can make your voice heard before it’s too late. We’ll break down the technical details in a way that’s easy to understand, flag serious concerns, and provide you with the tools to fight back.

What You’ll Learn:

• What Shell wants in these new permits—and what that means for our air, water, and health.
• Key concerns in the fine print—including emissions loopholes, weak monitoring, and inadequate enforcement.
• How to take action—so you can make your voice count when PA-DEP opens public comments and hearings.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who: – Lives, works, or raises a family in Beaver County or surrounding areas. – Cares about clean air, public health, and holding big polluters – – -accountable. – Wants to understand the permitting process and how we can fight for better protections.

Schedule of events:

• Monday, March 10th – Monaca, PA (Venue TBD)
• Thursday, March 20th – Beaver, PA – Beaver Pool House
• Tuesday, March 25th – Midland, PA (Venue TBD)
• Wednesday April 2nd – Beaver Falls, PA The Well at Soma Gathering

All dates and venues are subject to change.

Additional Information:

• Space is limited, so please register ASAP!
• Can’t make it in person? Join our virtual session to get the same important information from home.
• Delicious snacks and refreshing drinks are in the works—stay tuned for more details!
• Covid testing before attendance is appreciated. Masks will be available; but please stay home if you’re not feeling well.
• If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out to David Pfister, Western PA Organizer, at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
• This event is organized by Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community (BCMAC), Food & Water Watch PA, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Moms Clean Air Force, and Breathe Project.