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The fracking threat is imminent. Albany could permit companies to drill for natural gas using high-volume hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in New York State starting as early as 2012—and without adequate protections for drinking water.

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Groups Identify ‘Top 10’ Fracking Defects in State’s Draft Review & Regulations PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: October 6, 2011 For more information: Erica Ringewald, 518-210-9903; [email protected] Sarah Eckel, 518-339-2853; [email protected] Brian Smith, 716-472-4078; [email protected] Nadia Steinzor, 315-677-4111; [email protected] Tina Posterli, 914-478-4501x 239; [email protected] Nicole Dillingham, 917 434 7241; [email protected] Wes Gillingham, 845-901-1029; [email protected] NY Water Rangers Call Out Gov Cuomo & DEC for Fast-Tracking Fracking Despite Flawed Proposal, Lack of Information Groups Identify ‘Top 10’ Fracking Defects in State’s Draft Review & Regulations (ALBANY, NY)—As the New York State […]

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This week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) released draft regulations for industrial gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale by means of high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” These come on the heels of DEC’s Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“SGEIS”) on fracking released earlier this month.

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Riverkeeper testified at the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection’s public hearing on hydraulic fracturing (“hydrofracking”).

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