ADDITIONAL INFO
Update on Dimock, PA
Two RIT students publish a photoessay on Dimock today.
-read/see it here
History of old gas wells in New York State..
-a study by Ron Bishop
Economists believe studies to date of Marcellus Shale impact are flawed
-letter to Gov. Cuomo
Economic Assessment of Drilling in the Marcellus Shale -
-Jannette Barth testimony
How Should We Think About the Economic Consequences of Natural Gas Extraction in the Marcellus Shale? May, 2011.
-click here to view
"Heavy Fraffic"
a short documentary from Pennsylvania
- click here to view
A New Phase in the Marcellus Shale Controversy
-An objective assessment
- click here to view
Greenhouse Gas Effect of Shale Drilling
-Cornell University presentation March 15, 2011
-New York Times, April 11, 2011
-Climatic Change, DOI 10.1007/s10584-011-0061-5
Health Effects of Chemicals Used in Shale Drilling
-Endocrine Disruption Exchange
EPA Study of the Impact of Hydraulic Facturing on Drinking Water
-link to study updates
Two RIT students publish a photoessay on Dimock today.
-read/see it here
History of old gas wells in New York State..
-a study by Ron Bishop
Economists believe studies to date of Marcellus Shale impact are flawed
-letter to Gov. Cuomo
Economic Assessment of Drilling in the Marcellus Shale -
-Jannette Barth testimony
How Should We Think About the Economic Consequences of Natural Gas Extraction in the Marcellus Shale? May, 2011.
-click here to view
"Heavy Fraffic"
a short documentary from Pennsylvania
- click here to view
A New Phase in the Marcellus Shale Controversy
-An objective assessment
- click here to view
Greenhouse Gas Effect of Shale Drilling
-Cornell University presentation March 15, 2011
-New York Times, April 11, 2011
-Climatic Change, DOI 10.1007/s10584-011-0061-5
Health Effects of Chemicals Used in Shale Drilling
-Endocrine Disruption Exchange
EPA Study of the Impact of Hydraulic Facturing on Drinking Water
-link to study updates
BREAKING NEWS
PRESS RELEASE ---SLPWA opposes high volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
Read SLPWA's input to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on the proposed regulations for high volume hydraulic fracturing (HERE)
- "Is This What You Want Fracking To Do To Your Community?"
October 19, 2011
- Catskill Mountainkeeper
October 19, 2011
- Mountainkeeper calls for state-wide ban on hydraulic fracking in New York State.
July 1, 2011
-PA fines Chesapeake for contaminating drinking water
5-17-11
-Town of Milo pursues fracking ban 3-29-11
-Chesapeake stops drilling in PA 4-22-11
- PA stop sending toxic water to sewage treatment facilities. 4-20-11
-End wastewater discharge
-Injection wells cause earthquakes? 4-21-11
-Resistance to fracking rises in Texas 4-24-11
-Opposition grows to NY water withdrawl bill 4-25-11
January 11, 2012
PRESS RELEASE--SLPWA submits input on DEC dSGEIS: New York State not ready to proceed with high volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
Read SLPWA's input to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on the dSGEIS for high volume hydraulic fracturing (HERE)
January 5, 2012
PRESS RELEASE--SLPWA submits input on DEC dSGEIS: New York State not ready to proceed with high volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
Read SLPWA's input to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on the dSGEIS for high volume hydraulic fracturing (HERE)
January 5, 2012
PRESS RELEASE ---SLPWA opposes high volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
Read SLPWA's input to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation on the proposed regulations for high volume hydraulic fracturing (HERE)
October 19, 2011
- Catskill Mountainkeeper
October 19, 2011
- Mountainkeeper calls for state-wide ban on hydraulic fracking in New York State.
July 1, 2011
-NY DEC Press Release about new SGEIS and broad outlines for fracking in the Marcellus Shale in New York
6-30-11
-PA fines Chesapeake for contaminating drinking water
5-17-11
-Town of Milo pursues fracking ban 3-29-11
-Chesapeake stops drilling in PA 4-22-11
- PA stop sending toxic water to sewage treatment facilities. 4-20-11
-End wastewater discharge
-Injection wells cause earthquakes? 4-21-11
-Resistance to fracking rises in Texas 4-24-11
-Opposition grows to NY water withdrawl bill 4-25-11
Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association
dedicated to "enhancing and preserving the quality of Seneca Lake"
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Extraction of Natural Gas by Hydraulic Fracturing of Shale
The Marcellus Shale layer which spreads across the Southern Tier and Catskill Mountain Region within New York State and continues into Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio contains one of the largest deposits of natural gas (over 500 trillion cubic feet) in the United States. Exploitation of this gas using horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing (HDHF) of the shale has significant environmental implications. New York has a ban on such drilling until mid-2011. SLPWA is actively participating in monitoring and responding to the legislative, regulatory and operational activities associated with this major development. Following is a brief description significant events that impact the Seneca Lake watershed and SLPWA actions. (Most recent is first.)
September 22, 2011 - Discussion of Draft SGEIS at SLPWA Members' Meeting
The draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (dSGEIS) and SLPWA's concerns with this document were discussed at a Members' Meeting at the Finger Lakes Institute by Dr. Edwin Przybylowicz, Chairman of the Marcellus Shale Committee of this association. His presentation can be viewed by clicking here. Members can provide input into the document that the Marcellus Shale Committee is preparing as a response to the NYS Department of Conservation's request for comments on this draft by contacting Ed via email at eprzy@htva.net.
July 1, 2011 - New York DEC Releases Draft of SGEIS
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released to the news media a draft of the revised Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) which will be released in final forms throughout the month of July. The final version which is expected by the end of July will be open for a 60-day comment period beginning August 1, 2011. This DRAFT verion is 703 pages in length and is worth reading to get familiar with the broad outlines of the regulations. You can view and/or download this version from the following website.
You can access the Executive Summary and composition of the Advisory Board for this process at the following DEC website.
Town of Dryden moves to pass ordinance to ban Fracking
April 20, 2011 - The Dryden Town Board unanimously passed a resolution to draft an ordinance to ban HDHF within the town. This action followed a petition drive signed by 1600 residents.EPA Research into Hydraulic Fracturing
February 28, 2011 - SLPWA provided input to the EPA Scientific Advisory Board Panel for the Review of EPA's Hydraulic Fracturing Study Plan.
New York City and Syracuse Watersheds Get Preferential Treatment
May 25, 2010 - SLPWA wrote to NYS
DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis asking for the same protections for the
Finger Lakes, that were granted the NYC and Syracuse watersheds, from
the potential effects of the hydrofracturing process. SLPWA contends
that the exemption of the NYC and Syracuse watersheds is an admission by
the state DEC that HDHF poses a potential contamination problem for all
watersheds in which such drilling is allowed. Link.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Study of Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water
March 27, 2010 - SLPWA submitted
its comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency regarding their
study to assess the potential risks to drinking water posed by HDHF of
formations including coalbeds and shale for extraction of natural gas. Link to our input
Minimum Requirements for Environmentally and Fiscally Responsible Drilling
February 4, 2010 - SLPWA sent a
letter to NYS DEC Director Grannis and Governor Paterson with a
description of "minimum requirements" to meet the description of
“environmentally and fiscally responsible” drilling for natural gas.
Links to SLPWA Minimum Requirements, and letter to Governor Paterson and others regarding our Minimum Requirements document.
Town of Pulteney Injection Well for the Disposal of Hazardous Waste Water
January 13, 2010 - SLPWA opposed a permit application by Chesapeake Energy in the Town of Pulteney (west side of Keuka Lake – part of the Seneca Lake watershed) to convert an old gas well 3000’ from the shore, into an injection well for hazardous waste water from drilling operations. SLPWA faxed a letter to the Town Supervisor objecting to this well. Link to letter
February 2, 2010 - SLPWA wrote a detailed letter to Congressman Eric Massa and organizations within the Seneca Lake watershed that might be impacted by the proposed injection well in Pulteney urging concerted actions on the part of organizations and municipalities on this issue. Link to letter
February 16, 2010 - Chesapeake Energy withdrew the application for an injection well in the Town of Pulteney. A summary of the proposed injection well situation in the Town of Pulteney, as summarized by this committee can be found here.
Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS)
November 21, 2009 – SLPWA responded to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYS DEC) draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (dSGEIS) stating that “SLPWA supports environmentally and fiscally responsible drilling for natural gas. SLPWA opposes drilling for natural gas under the vague guidelines and monitoring described in NYS DEC’s dSGEIS.” Link to our response
All the monthly reports on this project for 2010 can be found at this link.
Press releases from SLPWA on this project can be found on our SLPWA News Room page.
Press releases from SLPWA on this project can be found on our SLPWA News Room page.
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