The Well Done Foundation

06/04/2026

On the road with The Well Done Foundation, Curtis Shuck is back home in Montana for a hot minute for a recharge to get ready for the next round of projects.

Taking a break from orphan well scouting to enjoy God’s masterpiece and this gorgeous view of the Two Medicine River and be profoundly reminded of why this work is so important and our mission hits so hard.

For me personally, having the opportunity to serve is such an honor and working with our teams is humbling as I see their dedication each and everyday to making a difference

Here we go. Summer 2026 is on like Donkey Kong!

06/02/2026

Our The Well Done Foundation teams are out there in it building the roads and bridges that clear the way to connect the past to a brighter future.

05/31/2026

Clean water depends on what happens below the surface. 💧🚰

Orphan wells can affect groundwater systems over time, particularly when aging infrastructure has remained unaddressed for decades. In some cases, these wells may create pathways that influence surrounding water and soil conditions.

By permanently plugging these wells, we help support long-term water quality and healthier environmental conditions for the communities connected to these resources, .

Want to support this work? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jD0JTu

05/29/2026

As temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with orphan wells. ♨️

In warmer months, these wells can emit higher levels of methane and increase pressure buildup, creating greater potential for environmental impact and safety concerns.

At the Well Done Foundation, our teams adapt to these conditions in the field. Through careful planning, monitoring, and permanent plugging solutions, we work to address these wells safely and effectively.

No matter the season, we do what it takes to protect surrounding communities, land, and ecosystems, .

Want to support our work? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jD0JTu

05/27/2026

Did you know orphan wells can impact mental health in surrounding communities? It may sound unlikely, but it's true. Here's how. 👇

Emerging research shows that living near oil and gas sites may be associated with negative mental health outcomes, including increased rates of depression. Exposure to certain compounds, like toluene, benzene, and ethylbenzene, may play a role. ⚠️

For the communities living near these sites, this isn’t abstract. It’s a real risk in their daily life.

Addressing orphan wells means more than improving environmental conditions. It’s about reducing long-term hazards and helping create healthier, more stable places to live, .

Learn more and support our mission today: https://bit.ly/4jD0JTu

05/25/2026

As more people head outdoors this season, it's important to remember that not every risk is clearly visible. ⚠️

Orphan wells have been found near hiking trails, waterways, and even close to homes and schools. In Pennsylvania, one leaking well sat just steps from family homes. In Missouri, geothermal wells required urgent repair at a high school to protect students and staff.

That's where we come in. ✅

At WDF, our field teams work to identify, examine, and address these wells, helping make these spaces safer for the communities, families, and kids that use them every day.

If you want to support this work, you can contribute here: https://bit.ly/4jD0JTu

05/22/2026

Across ecosystems, orphan wells left behind decades ago can impact water, soil, and wildlife by leaking harmful methane into the surrounding land and air.

These effects aren’t always obvious, but they can fundamentally shape how natural environments function.

At WDF, we do everything it takes to plug these leaks and help restore balance across habitats, supporting the conditions that diverse wildlife rely on to survive and thrive, . 💪🌱

If you’d like to support this work, you can contribute here: https://bit.ly/4jD0JTu

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

This week in the Permian Basin the Well Done Foundation's Scott Motter and Curtis Shuck the were out in the field, with Josh Sandberg, P.G. Bethany Burton and Nichole Boyer on virtual overwatch, supporting the Aztec Well Family Rig 481 and J.A. Drake Well Service Rig 31as they prepared to move onto some orphan wells with super high H2S levels. One orphan well in particular on this mission had some of the highest H2S concentrations that we have seen in this basin over the past 5 years and hundreds and hundreds of orphan wells measured, with more than 10,500 ppm. Remember, concentrations of H2S above 500 ppm are generally considered to be rapidly fatal!

When you can see immediate signs of deterioration at the well such as discoloration and corrosion, as in photo 4 here, from prolonged exposure to H2S you immediately go into high alert mode. When compounded with extreme pressures and high methane levels you have the makings of a disaster of epic proportions. Working around this type of infrastructure can be spooky and requires specialized training, extra precautions, thoughtful planning and ex*****on and the grace God!

The 's mission is to provide quality data as an early warning of these hazards so that everyone is prepared going in and stays safe and healthy while they are working in the red zone.

Happy Friday Everyone!

05/20/2026

on location in the Permian Basin on another sour well with the making a difference