Many of you have heard about the possible environmental damage gas drilling will inflict upon the Catskill region. Today -- July 23, 2008 -- Governor Patterson has a bill on his desk that would allow gas companies to fast-track the drilling process. There are far too many unaswered questions about gas drilling to allow this to move forward as currently proposed. The gas is not going anywhere (if it's there), so let's make sure the proper environmental safeguards are in place to protect our land and especially waterways. Please take two minutes and tell Governor Patterson to veto or table this bill until we can ensure that the Catskills we protected. This is not a referendum on whether gas drilling should happen -- it's about doing things the right way. Your grandkids and the trout will thanks you. Below is contact information on how to do this quickly and efficiently.

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An excellent 10-minute radio report - about the
impacts of Gas Drilling - is airing today on WNYC: WNYC - News - Natural Gas Drilling: Is New York Ready?

If you live (or own property) in New York State - please call and/or email the Governor today. Please ask him to NOT sign bill ... A10526.

Ask him to table the bill, or pocket-veto, or veto the bill. Share your concerns regarding the irreversible damage to our environment that Gas Drilling will cause.

To Call The Governor:
518-474-8390
To Email The Governor:
GOV SITE