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Broader View Weekly is written by people living in the communities they cover. They cover local and regional news for Tioga, Chemung, and the southern parts of Tompkins counties. The editor, Karen Frick, has made a commitment to cover gas exploration and drilling issues as well as local municipal governments. 

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Water Monitoring Project Slated for Local Drilling Areas
Cayuta-Catatonk Water Watch seeks volunteers


Quality of Marcellus Shale Varies
Location and depth important says local geologist


The Reality of Environmental Cancer
Fracking increases risks


Natural Gas Compressor Station Proposed for Owego
FERC Conducting Environmental Review; public comment accepted through July 26


Arcuri Leads Efforts to Strip EPA Exemptions from Gas Industry
Amendment would hold industry to standards required of others


Compressor Stations a Possibility in Tioga Co. NY and Bradford Co. PA
FERC beginning environmental assessment


PA Landowners Up in Arms over PennDOT’s Pipeline Deal with Chief
NYers taking notes


EPA Whistleblower Stresses Need for New EPA Study on Fracking
Congressman Hinchey Urges Push on FRAC Act


NY Legislature Could Place Moratorium on Fracking
Senate committee passes bill for one-year moratorium


One Idea for Protecting a Municipality’s Drinking Water
Study of Candor aquifer suggests Critical Environmental Area designation


Marcellus Wells Blowout in PA, WV


Drilling Lessons from Fort Worth, TX
From zero to 1,675 gas wells in 10 years


No Disposal Well Testing for Van Etten’s Mallula Well
Talisman withdrawing permit request for injection tests


Chemung County Energy Advisory Committee Up and Running
Clearinghouse for information and source of recommendations


Communities May Have Say on Disposal Wells


Residents Take Chemung County Landfill Worries to the Judge
Concerns include pests, odor, radiation and groundwater contamination


DEC Announces Separate Review for Drilling Permits in NYC and Syracuse Watersheds


Gas Drilling Companies Skirt the Law with Fracking Chemicals


Citizens for Healthy Communities Holds Gas Drilling Forum
Communities seen to pay high costs for industrialized gas drilling


Local Officials Hear Review of Gas Drilling Water Use Regulations


Marcellus Economic Impact Studies Reveal Limited Scope


Drilling Support Industries Find Home at Horseheads Center


Patriot Water Withdraws Application
No frackwater treatment plant for Owego


The Unhealthy Consequences of Marcellus Drilling


Texas Mayor Warns about the Side Effects of Drilling
Compressor emissions can pose health problems


Dual-state Landowner Relates Colorado Gas Experience


Pulteney Residents Protest Planned Disposal Well
Regional communities take notice


More Inspectors and Regulations for Pennsylvania Gas Wells
Only a fraction of well sites inspected in 2009; 678 violations found


EPA Puts the Public Eye on Drilling


Chesapeake Eyes Pulteney Gas Well for Disposal Options


Source Water Protection Sought by Communities
Candor Town, Village Collaborate on Plan


Gas Wells Promise Wealth and Taxes


Fortuna  Leases
Some Landowners able to Renegotiate or End Leases


Gas Drilling Impacts on Tioga County


Ithaca Firm Petitions Governor to Withdraw SGEIS
Wants adequate protection of water and other resources


Radioactivity Present in Marcellus Waste


Corning Hearing Draws Passionate Comments from All Sides
Elected officials of Southern Tier weigh in


Citizen Lawsuit Challenges Horsehead’s Approval of Schlumberger Project


Erin Gas Compression Station a Noisy Neighbor


Frack Fluid Recycling Plant Proposed for Owego 
Residents concerned about water contamination, truck traffic


Invasive Aquatic Species a Potential Concern with Water Used in Drilling
Large-scale decimation of aquatic life may be due water hauling


Horseheads Village Approves Schlumberger Project
Citizens request full environmental impact statement


Potential Impacts of Marcellus Drilling on Water Resources
A look at the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (dSGEIS)


Horseheads Village Gives Schlumberger Green Light
Concerned citizens outraged by lack of environmental review


Schlumberger Project Presents Environmental Risks
Phase I SEQR Results Released for Horseheads Project


State Releases Regulations for Marcellus Drilling
Comments accepted through November 30


Gas Drilling May Create Ethical Conflicts


Laundry Detergent, Fracking Chemicals and Cancer
Cornell Holds Forum on Cancer and the Environment


Independent Oil and Gas Assoc. of NY Meets with Residents


Horseheads Holds Second Public Hearing on Schlumberger Project


Despite Industry Lobbying FRAC Act still on Track


Schlumberger update:
No Public Comments Allowed at Planning Board Meeting


Tioga County EMS and Fire Prepare for Gas Drilling


NYS Attorney General’s Office Advises Dryden Residents on Gas Leases
Warns Landowners to be Cautious


Citizen Concern Over Schlumberger Project Growing


Water Quality Top Concern of Public


Is Schlumberger Rushing the Review Process in Horseheads?


Candor Resident Pressures Town Board to Become Pro-Active on Gas Drilling Concerns


Schlumberger Woos Horseheads with Promises of Jobs
Residents concerned about environmental issues


Gas Report from the Field


State’s Legislation on Gas Drilling at a Standstill


Proactive Municipal Response to Gas Development


“Force Majeure” or Simply Force?


Danby Citizens Share Concerns On Gas Drilling


Proactive Municipal Response to Gas Development


Tioga County Task Force Concerned About Public Impacts of Gas Drilling


EPA Should Review Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water


Prior to Gas Drilling: Actions for Local Governments


Disposal Wells a Concern for Folks in the Marcellus Gas Field



Landowners Discuss Fortuna Lease Surrender Option


Towns Must Take Action Before Drilling Begins
Neighboring Town Officials, Residents Work to Safeguard Community Interests


Drilling Done Right - It Is Possible


Tioga County Assists Municipalities with Road Preservation Law


Three Bedrooms, Two Baths, and a Gas Lease


Fortuna Explains Injection Testing of Mallula Well in Van Etten


Strengthening Community One Neighbor at a Time
First “Front Line Citizen’s Round Table” Brings People Together


Drilling and Water:
NY Assembly Proposes Legislation, DEC Still Lacks Oversight


Theo Colborn Addresses Air, Water Issues Related to Gas Drilling


The Taxing Issues of Gas Wealth


What’s in Fracking Fluid?
And how can we keep it out of our drinking water?
Informational Meeting to be Held in Spencer on Feb 11


Fortuna Explains Plans for Mallula Well


Speakers Discuss Impacts of Drilling on Forests, Communities


How Much Gas is in the Shale?
Figure May Be Much Higher than Originally Estimated


Impacts of Gas Drilling on Forested Land
Timber Loss, Erosion, Advancement of Invasive Species Among Concerns


Mallula Well Testing Put on Hold – For the Moment


What to Expect with Drilling the Marcellus: Bradford County Officials Share Insights from Texas Trip



Dealing with Compulsory Integration Creatively


Underground Injection Well Topic of Van Etten Meeting

SIDEBAR: What’s in the Wastewater?


Gas Production Raises Concern about Drinking Water


Marcellus Shale and More: Layers of Gas-Bearing Strata Beneath our Feet


Hearings in Elmira, Binghamton Provide Opportunities for People to Share Gas Concerns with DEC


Disposal Wells Raise Questions about Environmental Health


Injectivity Testing to Happen at Mallula Well



Mallula Well Topic of Gas Meeting



Restoring the Land after Gas and Wind Energy Activities



After the Drilling Comes the Pipeline



Gas Industry Woos Locals


Some Farmers feel Pressure to Sign Gas Leases



Gas Talk Heats Up at the Grange
Landowners grill Assemblyman Finch over lack of protective legislation



Drilling for Gas: Closed Loop System Offers Alternative to Waste Pits



How to Make Compulsory Integration Work for You



Tioga Farm Bureau Hosts Gas Talk



Attorney General’s Office Educates Landowners on Gas Leases



When Leases Go Bad: Gas Leases Raise Many Questions



How to Drill a Gas Well


Community Gas Talk Forum Emphasizes Working Together



Petroleum Geologist Meets With Local Landowners Group



Oil and Gas Attorney Offers Advice on Leases



Gas Exploration Edges Into Tompkins County



Gas Exploration Raises Environmental Concerns



Want Clean Water? Demand Non-Toxic Drilling Alternatives



New York Assembly Addresses Toxic Fracing Fluid


Gas Drilling:  NY State DEC Meets With Concerned Landowners
Many Questions Remain


Susquehanna River Basin Commission Holds Hearing on Comprehensive Plan



Local Landowners Don’t Want to Trade Water for Gas



Lease Lessons Learned: Landowners Share Their Wisdom Regarding Oil & Gas Leases



Gas Exploration in Tompkins County



Energy Companies Vie for Mineral Rights in Candor, Spencer



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