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VOTE: Should New York state environmental officials extend the 60-day period for commenting on the latest natural gas-drilling regulations?

By arimoore, on October 21st, 2009%

Today, the Gannett newspapers are running an online poll: “Should New York state environmental officials extend the 60-day period for commenting on the latest natural gas-drilling regulations?”

Please weigh in! We all know these online “polls” are anything but scientific, but it will only take a minute to register your opinion, and it may help with the public relations battle on drilling. You can find the poll at any of these locations:

These papers continue to run news articles and editorials that are asking tough questions and they deserve our recognition for that.

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Atlantic Chapter of Sierra Club Calls for Ban on Drilling

By arimoore, on October 21st, 2009%

On Saturday, October 17, 2009, the Executive Committee of the Atlantic Chapter of the Sierra Club met in Syracuse and passed a resolution proposed by the SC Gas Drilling Task Force. The resolutions calls on the NYS legislature to enact a ban on unconventional gas drilling in NYS.

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Powerpoints to help explain the drilling of the Marcellus shale

By arimoore, on October 21st, 2009%

The Tompkins County Planning Department website has several Powerpoint presentations that are of interest in regards to Marcellus shale gas drilling. Check them out!

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Help Shaleshock reach your neighbors!

By arimoore, on October 21st, 2009%

A 10-day radio ad blitz has been initiated on three Cayuga Radio stations directing listeners to learn more about gas drilling by going to the Shaleshock website. Lawn signs with the same directive will be available to people who live in highly trafficked areas. Similar publicity for our cause is being planned but these efforts require money. Please send donations to Social Ventures, 124 Westfield Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Please list “Shaleshock radio ads/lawn signs” in the memo line on your check. More ways to support Shaleshock »

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