ALBANY, NY – Landowner Coalitions from New York’s Southern Tier will hold a rally and news conference in Albany in support of the safe exploration for natural gas and to debunk the misrepresentations and outright lies being spread by obstructionist groups.
WHO: Advocates for National Gas Exploration
WHAT: “Say YES to Marcellus! Stop the Frackin’ Lies!” Rally
WHERE: Lafayette Park, located on Washington Avenue, across from the NYS Capitol
WHEN: Monday, January 25, 2010 – 10 a.m.: Rally begins – 10:30 a.m.: News conference
Busloads of landowners, business leaders and scientists will appeal to Albany lawmakers to focus on the facts about natural gas exploration in the Marcellus Shale, specifically the safe process of hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing – or “fracking” – releases gas locked in shale by injecting pressurized fluid into the formation to shatter the rock. This process, which occurs deep underground and far from groundwater and surface water, has been performed safely in New York for decades. It will produce efficient, abundant and environmentally clean fuel, increase New York’s energy independence and bring thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to New York.
Download the “Say YES to Marcellus! Stop the Frackin’ Lies!” rally flyer and map here.