Explore the impact of hydraulic fracturing on groundwater microbial ecology in this 31-minute ASM Live 2013 talk. Delve into the process of fracking and its effects on naturally occurring microorganisms in water. Join guests Paula Mouser from The Ohio State University and Erin Lipp from the University of Georgia as they discuss environmental engineering, the role of microbes, degradability, biocides, and potential downstream effects. Examine the impact on watersheds, climate change, and ocean geoengineering. Learn about oil and gas research funding, collaborative approaches, and the common thread linking various topics covered in the session. Gain insights into complex carbon sources and similar organisms found in fracking environments.