The Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources (CSUR) provides factual technical information about unconventional hydrocarbon resource exploration and development through presentations, informational materials, luncheons, forums, workshops, field trips and an annual technical conference. Unconventional resources include Shale Gas; Gas Hydrates; Natural Gas from Coal; Tight Gas; and Tight Oil. CSUR is active across Canada with efforts to facilitate communication between the unconventional oil and gas industry, provincial, federal and local governments, the public, First Nations and media.