Read Shale Gas Estimates Perhaps Optimistic – An Interesting and Worrying Talk at ASPO on the Oil Drum.
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Chesapeake Appalachia has notified the DRBC that it is rescinding its application for approval of a surface water withdrawal project to supply a maximum of 29.99 mg/30 days of water for the applicant’s exploration and development of natural gas wells in the State of New York and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Surface water was proposed to be withdrawn from the West Branch of the Delaware River at a location known as the Cutrone Site in Buckingham Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. More information can be found here. Today is the last day of a 10-day radio advertising effort by Shaleshock, on WHCU 870, Country 103.9, and WNYY 1470. Click here to hear our spot. Help us continue these crucial outreach efforts! 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. Click here for more info on how to support Shaleshock.
The signs are distributed free but if you want to help defray the costs, please send a tax deductible contribution to Social Ventures, 124 Westfield Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Please specify “lawn signs” in the memo line of your check. Contact Ken Zeserson at 256 7139 or kenz@zeserson.com if you want a sign. For more posters, pamphlets, and other resources you can use to get the word out about natural gas drilling, visit our Resources page. Tell DEC that industry doesn’t get to dictate the timetable for Due to the inherent danger of un-natural gas drilling and the potentially massive impact on our local rural communities, the authors of this petition are calling for a complete ban on drilling in low permeable stone deposits in New York State. Click here for more information and to sign the petition: The Ruckus Society (www.ruckus.org) – one of America’s most respected organizations for the development of grassroots activism – is coming to lead a weekend workshop for folks involved with natural gas issues in Central New York. This workshop will provide us with training in media outreach; coalition building; direct action tactics; and community organizing. Application Deadline: November 16th, 2009 If you want to strengthen your media outreach and communication skills, create more effective strategies for presenting your concerns, learn tactics for direct action, and work on building coalitions – both with other activists and in your home community – then please join us! This is an amazing opportunity to hone the skills we need to protect our land, water, and rights. Important information: All participants must be committed to attending all three days of the workshop. Childcare and housing assistance (for folks coming from far away) will be available. Contact us if you can help out with either! If you are interested in participating, please email: ethan@destratify.com to get an application form – fill it out asap, and return it to ethan@destratify.com or mail to: Shaleshock, 115 The Commons, Ithaca, NY 14850. The application deadline is Nov. 16th, and all participants will be notified of their acceptance into the workshop by November 20th. If you have any further questions, please visit www.ruckus.org, or contact Claire at ruckusworkinggroup@gmail.com. Click here for application RuckusApplication |
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