If you are affected by gas drilling, please participate in The 3 Ring Binder Project: The 3 Ring Binder project will be an eye-opening collection of thoroughly documented examples of how and why our current laws and regulations are not protecting us, our health or the environment. Workers at the WV Chapter of Sierra Club will gather case studies and researchers will interview and verify the reports presented. The 3 ring binders containing these reports will be graphic tools we can take to our representatives, the media, or our doubting neighbors, to make our case. Among the early confirmed reports received is one in Kanawha County, where thirteen families had their drinking water contaminated. The driller sprayed flowback water into the woods killing trees, as well. In Ritchie County, a landowner reports his pond affected by sediment, water contamination and a measured high conductance in dust suppression “water” sprayed on roads. When these 3 Ring Binders hit the desks of county, state and federal leaders and the media, they will be faced with an undeniable truth…that there is still much to do to ensure the safety of West Virginia citizens. Citizens who have been adversely affected by Marcellus drilling and would like to be part of this project, are urged to contact the WV Sierra Club at outreach@marcellus-wv or 1-877-252-0257. Please request the Gas Drilling Incident Survey Form.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:30:07 +0000