Statement from Environmental Advocates of New York in Response to Scientists' Fracking Concerns

ALBANY, NY (09/15/2011)(readMedia)-- In response to a letter sent to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today by Physicians, Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement:

"Governor Cuomo and the Department of Environmental Conservation should take heed when independent physicians, engineers and experts tell you that the science doesn't back up the state's proposal to guide hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking.'

These scientists are saying what New Yorkers have known all along. If New York's water is contaminated by fracking fluids our drinking water is at risk, and our filtration systems cannot protect us."

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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. For more information visit www.eany.org.