[Vision2020] FW: Is fracking coming to a community near you?

Sat Oct 22 13:36:37 PDT 2011

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Subject: FW: Is fracking coming to a community near you?
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:04:48 +0000

Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:51:47 -0400
From: alert at worc.org
To: KB7BZY at HOTMAIL.COM
Subject: Is fracking coming to a community near you?

Dear Dagmar,

Bridge Energy has drilled 11 natural gas wells in Payette County, the first gas wells in Idaho. 

Bridge intends to use the controversial practice hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Fracking injects water, sand, and secret, often toxic, chemical stews under high pressure to free oil and gas trapped in rock formations below the earth’s surface. Residents in oil and gas fields around the country have reported water contamination, air pollution, and health problems.

The State of Idaho is now asking for public comment on proposed rules for companies that explore and drill for oil and gas. The proposal is a good start, but the rules should include better protection for landowners, rural communities, and Idaho’s air and water quality.

You have a rare opportunity to make a difference, from the start, by helping to shape responsible oil and gas development in Idaho.

Tell the Idaho Department of Lands to protect landowners, rural communities, and air and water quality.

The powerful oil and gas industry is attacking the rule. That’s why your action today is very important.

In addition to concerns about fracking, residents of Payette County are asking the department to add protections to the rule providing for:

Fair compensation to landowners for loss of income and any damages to their property caused by oil and gas operations. 
Proper disposal of toxic wastes to avoid contamination of drinking water.

Bridge and other companies have leased over 100,000 acres of state and private lands in Gem, Payette, and Washington Counties. Natural gas is an important resource that can be developed responsibly. Idaho’s families, communities, and natural resources deserve stronger protection.

It’s easy to send in your comments by visiting WORC’s Action Page.

You may be asking “What is WORC?”
The Western Organizations of Resource Councils, or WORC, is a network of farmers, ranchers, and consumers in seven western states - including Idaho. A priority is working with landowners and others living in the oil and gas fields of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming to address the harmful impacts of energy development.

Our members and staff have learned a great deal about oil and gas development and are using that knowledge and experience to organize and help landowners and affected residents in Idaho. We’ve leaned that it is vital to get strong protections in place now for Idaho’s landowners, rural communities, and good air and water quality before oil and gas drilling expands in the state.

You can contact the Department of Lands and learn more about oil and gas development in Idaho by going to WORC’s Action Page.

Best wishes,

P.S. If you have questions about oil and gas development or the proposal by the Idaho Department of Lands, feel free to email or call Tom Schwarz in Boise, (208) 830-0721.

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