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Posted 8/18/12 CSRC obtains detailed maps of proposed pipeline through Schoharie County properties.

Posted by Nied Government, Hydraulic Fracturing Saturday, August 18th, 2012

To view detailed maps of proposed (“preferred”) pipeline route through Schoharie County go to the following URL: http://ruralcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/constitution_pipeline_2-1.pdf. These maps were obtained by Town of Schoharie Supervisor Gene Milone and presented to the Center for Sustainable Rural Communities in the interest of public awareness.

Posted 5/8/12- CSRC endorses Day of Action in Washington, D.C on July 28.

Posted by Nied Government, Hydraulic Fracturing Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

The Center for Sustainable Rural Communities announces its support for a major event- the Stop the Frack Attack Rally in Washington, DC on July 28th on the US Capital grounds. (To see a list of endorsing organizations visit: http://www.stopthefrackattack.org/who-we-are/) A coalition of citizens and environmental organizations is calling for a national day of demonstration to [...]

Posted 5/8/12- Residents impacted by proposed gas pipeline should seek legal advice.

Posted by Nied Government, Hydraulic Fracturing Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

The Center for Sustainable Rural Communities urges all residents who may be impacted by the proposed gas pipelines to: Contact an attorney to determine the extent of your property rights in the face of a proposed pipeline project. Contact your Town Supervisor to determine the proposed pipeline route(s) through your community. We are receiving reports [...]

Posted 2/24/12- BREAKING NEWS – Judge dismisses suit against town of Middlefield

Posted by Nied Government, Hydraulic Fracturing Friday, February 24th, 2012

BREAKING NEWS- the lawsuit filed against the Town of Middlefield by a large landowner seeking to overturn an ordinance banning hydraulic fracturing (gas drilling) has been dismissed by the State of New York, County of Otsego Supreme Court. This comes on the heels of a similar decision in the Town of Dryden. Both rulings affirm [...]

Posted 2/22/12- Court rules in support of local ban on hydrofracking

Posted by Nied Government, Hydraulic Fracturing Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

New York Supreme Court Justice Phillip R. Rumsey ruled today in favor of the right of the Town of Dryden to adopt zoning that prohibits natural gas drilling within its borders in Tomkins County. In the case of Anschutz Exploration Corporation v. the Town of Dryden and the Town of Dryden Town Board, the judge [...]

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On Thursday November 8th the Center for Sustainable Rural Communities in partnership with SUNY-Cobleskill Liberal Studies Department presented Robert Freeman, Executive Director, NY State Department of State, Committee on Open Government. Mr. Freeman spoke about open government and freedom of information regulations in NY State, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for transparency in local government.

Hundreds rally at Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta, New York calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop the proposed 127 mile long Constitution pipeline.

CLICK HERE to visit Stop the Pipeline for more information.

Geologist Paul Rubin discusses earthquake faults and aquifers at press conference in Albany, NY on January 23, 2012)

Mike Shuster, left, and Lisa Zaccaglini, both of Sharon Springs, N.Y., hold signs during a rally against hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale region of the state, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Posted 8/18/12 CSRC obtains detailed maps of proposed pipeline through Schoharie County properties.

Posted 5/8/12- CSRC endorses Day of Action in Washington, D.C on July 28.

Posted 5/8/12- Residents impacted by proposed gas pipeline should seek legal advice.

Posted 2/24/12- BREAKING NEWS – Judge dismisses suit against town of Middlefield

Posted 2/22/12- Court rules in support of local ban on hydrofracking

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