Green Watchdog Calls on Gov Cuomo & NYS Legislature to Keep NYS Budget Frack-Free

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:19:03 -0000

In response to remarks made by Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joseph Martens during his budget testimony today, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement, attributable to Katherine Nadeau, Wa...

New York State's Brownfield Cleanup Tax Credits Hemorrhaging Money

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:30:44 -0000

In response to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance's release today of the resources squandered by tax credits for the state's Brownfield Cleanup Program, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement, attri...

New Study Shows New York Wins the Triple Crown with Solar Power

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:02:37 -0000

In response to the release of a new study by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on the economics of a major increase in solar power in New York State, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement a...

600+ New Yorkers Rally in State Capitol to Voice Concerns about Fracking

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:39 -0000

A broad coalition of organizations descended on the New York State Capitol today to call on elected officials to safeguard vital water resources, air quality, public health and the environment from industrial gas drilling by means of high volume h...

500+ to Rally in Albany & Voice Concerns about Fracking

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:42:07 -0000

More than 500 concerned New Yorkers, nearly 40 organizations, several state legislators, and at least two celebrities from across the state will rally at 11a.m. on Monday, January 23rd in "The Well" of the State Capitol's Legislative ...

NY Water Rangers Encouraged by Gov Cuomo's Frack-Free Budget Proposal

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:00:26 -0000

In response to the release of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal for 2012–2013 today, the New York Water Rangers, a partnership of environmental and community groups working to protect the state's waters and communities from the dan...

Green Watchdog Encouraged by Gov Cuomo's Budget Proposal, Calls for More Measures to Cut Climate Pollution

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:23:05 -0000

In response to the release of Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive budget proposal for 2012–13, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement attributable to Deputy Director David Gahl:

Water Rangers Echo U.S. EPA Criticisms of NYS Fracking Proposals

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:06:39 -0000

In response to the release of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's comments on the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's proposals to guide industrial gas drilling called 'fracking,' the New York Water Rangers released the following...

Green Groups Deliver 'Winning Plays' to Gov Cuomo, NYS Legislature

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:57 -0000

Environmental Advocates of New York today released a list of 10 'winning plays' for Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. The 2012 Green Playbook includes proposals designed to balance New York's energy needs and bolster econom...

Green Groups to Deliver 'Winning Plays' to Gov Cuomo, NYS Legislature

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:57:33 -0000

Environmental Advocates of New York and several allied organizations will release the "2012 Green Playbook" and announce 10 'winning plays'–AKA policy priorities-designed to safeguard the health and safety of New York's air, land and water. The pl...

NY Water Rangers Deliver 12,000+ Comments & Letters Listing Fracking Concerns to Gov Cuomo & DEC

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:39 -0000

On the eve of the close of the public comment period on New York State's fracking proposals, the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS), draft regulations, and dra...

NY Water Rangers to Deliver Thousands of Comments & Letters Documenting Fracking Concerns to Gov Cuomo & DEC

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:42:57 -0000

The New York Water Rangers and friends will deliver thousands of previously un-submitted comments on New York State's proposals to guide industrial gas drilling called "fracking" tomorrow, as well as hundreds of letters and a petition with thousan...

NY Water Rangers: Gov's Failure to Mention Fracking Could be Good News

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:52:11 -0000

In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2012 State of the State address today, the New York Water Rangers, a partnership of environmental and community groups working to protect the state's waters and communities from the dangers of industrial gas ...

Gov Cuomo's 2012 State of the State Written Remarks Strong on Clean Energy

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:57:51 -0000

In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2012 State of the State address today, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement attributable to Executive Director Robert Moore:

Water Rangers Launch TV Ad Urging Governor Cuomo to Choose NY's Water over Gas Industry

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:33:49 -0000

The New York Water Rangers, a partnership of environmental and community groups working to protect the state's waters and communities from the dangers of industrial gas drilling called hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," today are launching a TV c...

New Q-Poll Shows Declining Support for Fracking in NYS Communities Likely to See Drilling

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:05:23 -0000

In response to the results of a new poll released by Quinnipiac University, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement, attributable to Katherine Nadeau, Water & Natural Resources Program Director.

New Yorkers to Call for Action on Offshore Wind

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:45:37 -0000

A broad coalition of New York's environmental, business, and labor organizations will be gathering to show its support for moving forward with offshore wind development. New York has substantial offshore wind resources and there are currently sev...

Environmental Watchdog Sees Good, Green Outcomes from SAGE Commission Meeting

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:27:32 -0000

In response to the outcomes of this week's meeting of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement:

EPA Confirms Drinking Water at Risk from Fracking

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:27:47 -0000

In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement today that the agency has documented industrial gas drilling by means of high volume hydraulic fracturing or fracking as the source of contamination of aquifers and wells that ...

Green Watchdog's Response to Passage of the New York Works Agenda

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:05:23 -0000

In response to the passage of the New York Works Agenda, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement:

Green Watchdog Commends Gov Cuomo & NYSDEC for Extending Public Comment Period for Fracking Proposals

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:10:50 -0000

In response to the announcement that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is extending the public comment period on the state's proposals to guide industrial gas drilling called hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking,' to Januar...

New York Water Rangers See Victory in DRBC Fracking Vote Cancellation

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:08:38 -0000

(ALBANY, NY)--In response to the announcement that the Delaware River Basin Commission has canceled its November 21 vote on allowing industrial gas drilling and high volume hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," in the Delaware River Watershed, the N...

Groups Disappointed by Public Service Commission's Delay on Waste-to-Energy Petition

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:36:17 -0000

In response to the Public Service Commission's decision to delay the vote on a petition by the Covanta Energy Corporation to make garbage incineration eligible for the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), Alliance for Clean Energy New York,...

At Public Hearings on Fracking Proposals, NY Water Rangers Call on Gov Cuomo & DEC to Slow the Rush to Drill

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:02 -0000

Environmental, health and community groups gathered today in Dansville for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) first public hearing on the revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS), t...

Environmental Advocates of New York Responds to DEC Commissioner's Remarks on DRBC Fracking Regulations

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:23:20 -0000

In response to Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens' announcement yesterday that New York State will vote 'no' on the Delaware River Basin Commission's recently released regulations for industrial gas drilling and frac...

New York Voters Reject Fracking in Local Elections

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:47:19 -0000

After reviewing unofficial election results from across New York State, particularly in areas likely to experience industrial gas drilling by means of high volume hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," including Delaware, Otsego, Steuben, Sullivan, ...

Toxic Glass of Water Voted Best Fracking Camouflage Award in 'Dress Up a Drill Rig' Contest

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:32:09 -0000

With 35 votes, a fracking drill rig disguised as a toxic glass of water was the winner in a 'dress up a drill rig' contest sponsored by Environmental Advocates of New York and the New York Water Rangers. In the fracking camouflage showdown, New Yo...

New Q-Poll Shows More New Yorkers Concerned about Fracking

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:04:47 -0000

In response to the results of a new Quinnipiac University poll released today, Environmental Advocates of New York released the following statement:

New York Water Rangers Commend Gov Cuomo & DEC for Taking Steps to Slow Rush to Drill

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:18:31 -0000

In response to reports yesterday that New York State Department of Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens does not expect the state to be prepared to issue permits for industrial gas drilling by means of horizontal high volume hydraulic fracturi...

'Dress Up a Drill Rig' Contest Accepting Submissions

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:02:47 -0000

In the most recent draft of New York State's proposal to regulate industrial gas drilling by means of hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking,' the revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS), the Department of Environment...

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