The regularly acknowledged issues of oilfield drilling are clearly faced in Pinedale, and these issues have been handled nicely in both the Jonah field and the Pinedale anticline. In a personal interview with Pinedale’s local high school energy explorations teacher, Debra Noble, the effects of the oilfield on both the citizens of the town, as well as its environmental impacts are discussed. The teacher points out that throughout Sublette County, most of the wells are located on public land which is thought to make the “operators take better care of the land. They have to follow all of the BLM's guidelines and make sure that they monitor wildlife, air quality, water quality, and recreational opportunities.” While, in areas of the country where all the wells are on private land, the companies are able to cut corners and not be as environmentally conscious.…