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NY Water Rangers Applaud Court Ruling to Uphold Dryden Fracking Ban
NY Water Rangers Applaud Court Ruling to Uphold Dryden Fracking Ban
NY Water Rangers Applaud Court Ruling to Uphold Dryden Fracking Ban
ALBANY, NY (02/22/2012)--In response to the ruling by state Supreme Court Justice Phillip Rumsey, the New York Water Rangers released the following statement:"The New York Water Rangers applaud the citizens of Dryden, NY, whose dedication to protecting their community from the dangers of industrial gas drilling resulted in a zoning amendment prohibiting gas development that was upheld in the[…]
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NY Water Rangers Celebrate Assembly's Action to Close State's Hazardous Waste Loophole
NY Water Rangers Celebrate Assembly's Action to Close State's Hazardous Waste Loophole
NY Water Rangers Celebrate Assembly's Action to Close New York's Hazardous Waste Loophole
ALBANY, NY (02/13/2012)--In response to the State Assembly's approval today of a bill to close a loophole in state law that exempts waste from conventional gas drilling, as well as by means of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," from the state's hazardous waste laws, the New York Water Rangers released the following statement:"The New York State Assembly, under[…]
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600+ New Yorkers Rally in State Capitol to Voice Concerns about Fracking
600+ New Yorkers Rally in State Capitol to Voice Concerns about Fracking
600+ New Yorkers Rally in State Capitol to Voice Concerns about Fracking
Toxic Chemical Exposure & Hazardous Waste Top List of Groups’ Fracking-Related Concerns
(ALBANY, NY)—A broad coalition of organizations descended on the New York State Capitol today to call on elected officials to safeguard vital water resources, air quality, public health and the environment from industrial gas drilling by means of high volume hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” The groups[…]
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NY Water Rangers Encouraged by Gov Cuomo's Frack-Free Budget Proposal
NY Water Rangers Encouraged by Gov Cuomo's Frack-Free Budget Proposal
NY Water Rangers Encouraged by Gov Cuomo's Frack-Free Budget Proposal
ALBANY, NY (01/17/2012)—In response to the release of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal for 2012–2013 today, the New York Water Rangers, a partnership of environmental and community groups working to protect the state's waters and communities from the dangers of industrial gas drilling by means of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," released the following statement: "Governor Cuomo has clearly taken[…]
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Water Rangers Echo USEPA Criticisms of NYS Fracking Proposals
Water Rangers Echo USEPA Criticisms of NYS Fracking Proposals
Water Rangers Echo U.S. EPA Criticisms of NYS Fracking Proposals
ALBANY, NY (01/12/2012)--In response to the release of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's comments on the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's proposals to guide industrial gas drilling called 'fracking,' the New York Water Rangers released the following statement:"Like Congressman Maurice Hinchey and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, the US Environmental Protection Agency has identified significant flaws in the[…]
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Water Rangers Deliver 12,000+ Comments Highlighting Fracking Concerns to Gov Cuomo & DEC
Water Rangers Deliver 12,000+ Comments Highlighting Fracking Concerns to Gov Cuomo & DEC
NY Water Rangers Deliver 12,000+ Comments & Letters Detailing Fracking Concerns to Gov Cuomo & DEC
Near Close of Comment Period on State’s Fracking Proposals, Water Rangers Call on DEC, Gov Cuomo to Fix Flaws
(ALBANY, NY)—On the eve of the close of the public comment period on New York State’s fracking proposals, the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS), draft regulations, and[…]
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NY Water Rangers: Gov's Failure to Mention Fracking in State of State Speech Could be Good News
NY Water Rangers: Gov's Failure to Mention Fracking in State of State Speech Could be Good News
NY Water Rangers: Gov's Failure to Mention Fracking Could be Good NewsALBANY, NY (01/04/2012)--In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2012 State of the State address today, the New York Water Rangers, a partnership of environmental and community groups working to protect the state's waters and communities from the dangers of industrial gas drilling called hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," released the following statement:"Although included in public drafts of his written remarks,[…]
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Water Rangers Launch Video Urging Gov Cuomo to Choose NY's Water over Gas Industry
Water Rangers Launch Video Urging Gov Cuomo to Choose NY's Water over Gas Industry
Water Rangers Launch Video Urging Governor Cuomo to Choose NY's Water over Gas Industry
New Yorkers Looking for a Hero to Protect Water & Communities from FrackingALBANY, NY (01/03/2012)--The New York Water Rangers, a partnership of environmental and community groups working to protect the state's waters and communities from the dangers of industrial gas drilling called hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," today are launching a TV commercial designed to get the[…]
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EPA Confirms Drinking Water at Risk from Fracking
EPA Confirms Drinking Water at Risk from Fracking
EPA Confirms Drinking Water at Risk from Fracking
NY Water Rangers Call on Gov Cuomo & DEC to Study All Available Science, Protect State's Waters & Communities
ALBANY, NY (12/08/2011)--In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement today that the agency has documented industrial gas drilling by means of high volume hydraulic fracturing or fracking as the source of contamination of aquifers and wells that supply drinking water to[…]
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Awaiting Release of DEC’s Revised Fracking Review, Groups Ask Gov Cuomo Not to Rush State’s Assessment
Awaiting Release of DEC’s Revised Fracking Review, Groups Ask Gov Cuomo Not to Rush State’s Assessment
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AWAITING RELEASE OF DEC’s REVISED FRACKING REVIEW, GROUPS ASK GOV CUOMO NOT TO RUSH STATE’S ASSESSMENT
Environmental Groups Commend State Assembly for Acting to Protect NYS's Water & Communities from Fracking
(ALBANY, NY)—As the 2011 New York State Legislative Session fades from view and Governor Cuomo’s deadline for the release of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) revised Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) looms, environmental groups applauded[…]
