Heartland Institute Reacts to Fracking Ban
in Vermont

The Fish and Wildlife Committee in the Vermont House voted yesterday to permanently ban hydraulic fracturing in the state. Similar legislation is under consideration in the state Senate.

According to the state geologist, Vermont has no known resources that could be developed through fracking, and no companies have taken action to pursue hydraulic fracturing in the state.

"Living with Fracking"
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/250/ingest/2012/01/20120120_ingest_170036312.mp3?orgId=250&ft=3&f=145536962

Art By Zack Pontious

Featured artist, Zack Pontious, has created this art piece with his 

inspiration being the personal impact that Hydrofracking has had on his life. 

After seeing the growth in wells, just in this last year, Zack felt compelled

to read through as many anti-fracking articles he could find and

express his grief through his art. 

Here Zack has ironed plastic grocery bags together, scanning them, 

and digitally manipulating them to give the image of a desolate and slashed

up topography. Representing his interpretation of "fracking."

Gas Leasing practices: Info Provided to Share Holders Differs from that for Landowners

The following document regarding gas leasing practices provides important insight into issues to be considered regarding leasing and what is often omitted in leasing offers. The entire content of “Drilling Doublespeak” can be obtained for download at the following link:
http://static.ewg.org/pdf/Drilling_Doublespeak.pdf

The following is an excerpt from the front cover of the article.
Drilling Doublespeak: Gas Drillers Disclose Risks to Shareholders – but not to Landowners
By Dusty Horwitt, J.D.
Environmental Working Group
December 2011
www. ewg.org

“As natural gas development has pushed into populated areas, gas drillers have consistently disclosed to shareholders and potential investors daunting lists of possible mishaps, including leaks, spills, explosions, bodily injury, limited insurance coverage – and death.”

Impact of flife with Hydrofracking

The article posted at this link provides glimpse of the impact of fracking on water sources for those relying on natural water supplies such as wells and springs.

http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/lifestyle/green/at-ground-zero-for-fracking,-residents-say-water-has-gone-bad

Marcellus Shale

Marcellus Shale.us

Here is a good resource provided by Brother Dean.

Baseline Water Testing and Marcellus Shale Drilling

Water Testing and Marcellus Shale Drilling
Those of us who use natural water sources (wells, springs, ponds) should have a baseline test of water quality completed prior to the start of gas drilling in your locality. In the likley event that your water becomes contaminated as a result of the gas drilling activities, a baseline testing will be helpful in challenging the gas company responsible for ...the drilling. It is important to remember that the usual tests for bacteria contaminants is not sufficient and the testing should be completed by an EPA certified lab in your state. I have been compiling information on water testing and am willing to forward it to anyone interested in this info. Just send me an email.

Binghampton NY bans fracking

Fracking Ban in Binghamton

With public action we can save this country.

Wetzel County Action Group

Here is the link from Sherry for a source of information regarding the interface between the gas industry and concerned citizens.