New York State has banned horizontal slickwater hydrofracking. However, there is much work to be done to insure the health of the environment, human health, and the economic health of the state. The infrastructure necessary for the gas industry, namely, pipelines, wastewater treatment, liquid natural gas storage, compressor stations, and transportation of oil and gas via rail, is still very much in question. In the Finger Lakes region, famous for its pristine water, tourism, and wine industry, there are those who want the money from the gas industry and those who are more concerned about the inevitable and irreversible health and environmental effects.
"The furor is over construction plans by Crestwood Midstream Partners to expand natural gas storage and add LPG storage in existing caverns on Seneca Lake's western shore. Gas would be withdrawn during heating season, with the facility connected to an intricate pipeline and options to ship by truck and rail."
Read the article from The Ithaca Journal here.
Just about every day, groups of protestors block the two entrances to Crestwood. This is causing a strain on local law enforcement, so they say. The costs of the protests, including extra staff and court costs, were not budgeted this year. The many protestors are people from many walks of life, and they are passionate about this crisis. Well over a hundred people have been arrested so far, with some serving jail sentences.
Let the protests continue until Crestwood leaves!
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