These "few" CFS being sucked from the East Branch represent the tip of the iceberg if gas drilling in the Delaware watershed is approved. There is the potential for many gas companies looking to dip their respective straws in lots of streams including the mainstem and West Branch. We can't get...

Guys: Check out the below news story. Pea's Eddy on the East Branch of the Delaware is another potential de-watering site. This is a really bad idea. Now would be a really good time to write the DRBC and tell them not to allow any gas drilling in the Delaware Watershed. They have the power...

Howdy, Just a reminder that the public hearing to comment on pending gas drilling in the Upper Delaware Watershed is THIS THURSDAY, December 4, at Sullivan County Community College, Fieldhouse, 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with brief remarks by DEC staff...

Excellent point!!! --which is why you should also write to the four governors who oversee the Delaware River Basin Commission which has final oversite over the watershed. Here are all of their addresses and a sample letter, written by a fishing buddy: New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine State...

It's great to see a healthy, respectful conversation here. Those about to decide on this -- who may not have thought about all of these points -- need to hear from you at the public hearing or in writing. If enough people speak out, we can stop this or at least make sure that if and when this...

All good points!! Come to the hearing and make them in person. If you can't come, write 'em down and mail 'em in. Scroll down to see lots of info on on the upcoming public hearings and how to comment -- both in writing and in person (best to come in person, but if you can't make it PLEASE...

Keep in mind the million gallons would only be the tip of the iceberg. there are a bunch of gas companies poking around up there with the potential for hundreds of wells. Do the math and it's pretty damn scary. And adding insult to injury, let's not forget the potentail runoff that could go...

Dude, Come to the public hearing and tell them that!! THINK BOSTON TEA PARTY!! THINK BUNKER HILL!! EMBRACE YOUR INNER PATRIOT!!! THINK BREAVEHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FREEEEEEEEDOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!! --EW

Guys, Check out the below story. Potentially really bad news for you East Branch fishers. Our good friends at Chesapeake Energy want to suck up 1 million gallons/per day of water at Peas Eddy on the lower East for their gas drilling scheme. Note: "Peace Island," as its mistakenly called in...

There is plenty of literature out there to raise serious doubts about this technology. Simply Google "gas drilling" or "fracking" and decide for yourself. But take a few minutes and contact the Gov. at the links in my first post. Remember: these are your trout streams -- not some gas company...

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...

Gents, Thought you might like to see the resolution being proposed by the Sierra Club to the DEC regarding gas drilling in the Catskills. Stay informed... --EW SIERRA CLUB RESOLUTION Written by...

No. You are right. You shouldn't care. Thanks for the helpful comments.

Yeah, you're right. You shouldn't care. I'm sure this will work out fine. I fully trust the gas companies will be fine stewards of the Catskills so my grandkids will enjoy fishing there when you and I are gone.

Please read below article from the Press Sun Bulletin in Binghamton. I have no idea where these streams are that they mention, or if they are even trout streams, but once thing is for sure: there will be an unquenchable thirst for water once natural gas drilling starts in the Catskill region...

"Stop using gas and oil" is a bit of a non starter, though I do think that everyone is quickly coming to the realization that energy conservation is now a personal financial necessity, not just some "green" lifestyle choice. At least I am. Back to the issue at hand: I urge all users of the...

Hi, I'm pasting in the below info from the Upper Delaware Preservation Coalition. Please read the natural gas drilling stuff. Guys: it's scary and could directly affect the watershed and fisheries. Stay informed on this one (Google News Alerts is a good way). It's not going away anytime...

CMM edited his post, so I edited mine. It's between me and CMM -- and the 90 or so other folks who read this before it was edited.

Catskill Mountain Man, You're a good man. EW

As many of you know, one of the main threats to Delaware tribs is poorly designed culverts that exacerbate flooding and/or block fish passage. Delaware County, Trout Unlimited, and other partners are holding a workshop on building flood-resistant and fish-friendly culverts on January 30th in...