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CCE Public session on Marcellus Shale exploration, at Grace United Methodist Church in Corning

Cornell Cooperative Extension will host a series of meetings across New York’s Southern Tier during July and August to provide opportunities for the general public to gain a basic understanding of the issues associated with the development of natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale.

The meetings, co-sponsored by CCE Association offices, will occur from 7-9 p.m. Residents should contact their local CCE Association for more details. More info: gasleasing.cce.cornell.edu

The complete tentative schedule:

  • Grace United Methodist Church, Corning (Steuben County), July 16
  • Chenango Town Hall (Broome County), July 22 – call 607-584-9966 to register
  • Waverly (Tioga County), July 28
  • Watkins Glen (Schuyler County), Aug. 5
  • Liberty (Sullivan County), Aug. 17

Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition Event: Health and Home Forum

“Gas Drilling: Stories from the Front Line” will be held in the Broome Community College Cafeteria in Binghamton. This event is sponsored by BRSC (Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition) with co-sponsors Shaleshock and Citizen’s Energy Alliance. Line-up includes Theo Colborn calling in, Ron Gula from PA (a farmer who delivers warnings about leasing/contaminations from personal experience), and a rep from Shaleshock. FREE admission.
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