The DEC comment period is officially over and all the speculation has begun on when permitting will finally happen in our state for High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing. Will the regulations be completed this year? Will NY allow HNHF in 2012? Will we get legitimate lease offers in the next 10 months? These are all valid questions for which I hope the answer is "YES," "YES," and "YES." However, we fully recognize that NY's political base doesn't exhibit the reason and stability that would ease the minds of the landowners and give a positive impression to industry that NY is open for business.

Dear Coalition Friend:

A Unified Voice:
The comment period for the SGEIS ends in just 2 weeks. In order to have a unified voice for responsible gas drilling, the CNY Landowner's Coalition is partnering with the Joint Landowner's Coalition (JLC) in a collective response to our NYS DEC. This is the easiest and most effective way for us all to make a positive statement for responsible gas drilling in our state.

ONE BIG, (and hopefully) LAST PUSH
All must call this week before the legislative session ends for the summer

 NEXT WEEK IS TOO LATE – WE MUST ACT NOW!

Get Proactive About Local Meetings!  Science Is On Our Side!

The Fight In Your Backyard!

As we inch closer to the state's release of the SGEIS this June, it appears as though science is winning the debate at the state level.  After nearly three years of intense study, our state Department of Environmental Conservation seems more swayed by their scientific research than by the fear-filled misinformation spread by anti-gas organizations. 

It’s Good News All The Way Around For Gas Drilling

Since our last newsletter, there has been positive news for those who desire gas drilling to ramp up in New York.  First of all, your votes greatly influenced some critical elections in our state.  Because of your voting voice we will have more elected officials in New York that are willing to represent landowners rights and interests than in previous years.  Beyond the elections of November, we want to highlight a few positive developments that you will want to know about – you can read about them below. 

Thanks for partnering with the Central New York Landowner’s Coalition.  From everyone on the coalition committee, have a very Merry Christmas and enjoyable holidays!

Brian Conover

• OUR COALITION VIDEO UPDATE – WITH COALITION MAPS!!!

That’s right!!  On the homepage of our website you’ll find a link to our latest video update.  This update contains a lot of the content shown at our 6 regional meetings

Brian Conover has created a video PowerPoint presentation that is available for the coalition members and friends. 

You can view the movie here:
http://www.cnylandcoalition.org/video/ 

NYS Gas Drilling Positively Impacts Almost Every Major Voter Issue

NYS gas drilling is one issue that has positive impacts for almost every major voter concern.  Consider these areas of concern and see how Natural gas development in NY State offers positive solutions to each issue.  And then ask yourself, “If Natural Gas isn’t allowed in NYS – what is the “Plan B” that has the potential to restore our state to the genuine “Empire” status it once held.

Our Next Step: Important Regional Meetings
Updating You on Regional Meetings and Industry Interest

Our Summer Accomplishments:
As we mentioned in our May and June newsletters, this Summer and Fall were going to be big months to increase our voice in politics and increase our contiguous acreage in our coalition range.  Here are some of the things we have accomplished together and what is coming in the near future.