Environmental Watchdog Responds to Today's Q-Poll

ALBANY, NY (09/21/2011)(readMedia)-- In response to the release of the most recent Quinnipiac poll regarding New Yorkers' attitudes about gas drilling by means of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement:

"Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature should take note of today's Quinnipiac poll: 47 to 43, New Yorkers likely to be impacted by fracking don't want it due to concerns about drinking water quality and the industrialization of their communities with truck traffic and more.

New York's voters haven't made up their minds about fracking, and 51 percent know it will damage the environment. Thirty five percent don't know, and 13 percent disagree.

Environmental Advocates of New York is confident that the more New Yorkers learn about fracking, the less they want it in their communities."

Environmental Advocates of New York's mission is to protect our air, land, water and wildlife and the health of all New Yorkers. Based in Albany, we monitor state government, evaluate proposed laws, and champion policies and practices that will ensure the responsible stewardship of our shared environment. We work to support and strengthen the efforts of New York's environmental community and to make our state a national leader. Visit www.eany.org to learn more.