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Welcome to Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy is a volunteer grassroots organization intended to give residents a voice in the emerging energy decisions in the Catskills. | ||
Upcoming EventGas Drilling & Public HealthSaturday, February 20 4 PM The Delaware Youth Center Callicoon, New York A panel discussion featuring Mayor Calvin Tillman of DISH, Texas Toxic emissions from gas drilling facilities have been linked to widespread illness in DISH, Texas. 
EPA Tip LineReport suspicious drilling activities If you see suspicious activity, such as possibly unauthorized water withdrawals, illegal wastewater dumping, or other questionable activity, call the EPA's Eyes on Drilling line at 1-877-919-4372 (toll free), or send a message to eyesondrilling@epa.gov. If an emergency is observed related to a well drilling operation, call the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802. Recent Updates
Speak Up! Tell President Barack Obama how you feel about federal exemptions from the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act for gas drilling companies. Energy & Environment -- Of the People, By the People |
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Latest NewsFeb 4, 2010Residents question ability to regulate drilling Pittsburgh Post Gazette Don Hopey & Rich Lord Marcellus shale gas wells, already dotting rural landscapes in northeastern and southwestern Pennsylvania, could soon sprout in Pittsburgh, but Jeanne McMullen said the city is unprepared to regulate the drilling. [Full Story] Feb 4, 2010 Texas' Largest Private Clean Air Fund Suspends Funding Natural Gas Projects, Supports Moratorium on New Drilling campaign.constantcontact.com Jim Schermbeck Says "facts on the ground" in Barnett Shale belie greener image of natural gas Stating that "it's become impossible to ignore the incongruity of the claims of a 'cleaner' natural gas industry, versus the facts on the ground in our own backyard," the grassroots directors of the largest private clea... [Full Story] Feb 4, 2010 Small-Town Mayor Battles the Industry The River Reporter Fritz Mayer Dish Texas Mayor Speaks Out About Health Effects of Gas Drilling in His Town [Full Story] Feb 4, 2010 Honesdale's Robson Well, Part 2 The River Reporter Sandy Long Incomplete testing and inadequate staffing are two of the chief concerns raised by environmental attorney Jeff Zimmerman, in relation to the ongoing investigation of contamination at the Robson test well site in Honesdale, PA. [Full Story] Feb 4, 2010 The Incident at the Robson Well The River Reporter Editorial The timeline of events at the Robson well suggests that the regulatory system in Pennsylvania, as it currently stands, has some dangerous gaps that must be repaired if this region is to have a reasonable hope of preserving the quality of its soil, water and air. [Full Story] Feb 4, 2010 Pa. state police halt oversized convoy in North Towanda Press & Sun Bulletin Jason Whong Four drivers of trucks serving the natural gas industry were fined and jailed on Wednesday after police charged that they hauled oversize loads illegally. [Full Story]  Advocacy CampaignsSupport The Endocrine Disruption Prevention Act This federal legislation will fund a study of endocrine disrupting chemicals, or EDC's. These toxic chemicals are routinely used in fracking fluids, and are suspected of contributing to a whole host of health issues including learning disabilities, testicular cancer, and breast cancer. You can learn more about the toxic chemicals used in every phase of natural gas extraction at The Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX). The DEC's plan for drilling in the Marcellus is hopelessly flawed. Ask Governor Paterson to withdraw the SGEIS. Tell Paterson to Remove Grannis! Under Commissioner Pete Grannis, the NYS DEC has concealed the Department's shoddy safety record and misled the public about what's really in fracking fluid. Tell Congress to Support The Frac Act The FRAC Act will close the "Haliburton loophole" and protect our drinking water. |
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