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Put Human Health and Environment First in Wyoming
Target: EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson
Sponsored by: The Wilderness Society
Sponsored by: The Wilderness Society
Just a few short years ago, the Upper Green River Basin of Wyoming, a major migration corridor for wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, was known for its pristine air and water quality and 100-mile views.
But that was before the valley saw the rapid development of two of the largest gas fields in the nation. Today, residents of this rural region are subject to unprecedented ozone health advisories, and there is documented evidence of widespread groundwater contamination caused by oil and gas activity.
Incredibly, the federal government's Bureau of Land Management is now proposing to develop more than 4,000 new wells in the area, and drastically increase the pace of drilling activity without giving adequate thought to how that would further impact the local people and wildlife.
Unfortunately, we cannot stop this development outright, but we can insist that the strictest environmental safeguards are included and the pace of drilling is significantly slowed down.
The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to do just that, and put human health and the environment first. Let's make sure the EPA knows it has plenty of public support for this approach. Please sign the petition below!
But that was before the valley saw the rapid development of two of the largest gas fields in the nation. Today, residents of this rural region are subject to unprecedented ozone health advisories, and there is documented evidence of widespread groundwater contamination caused by oil and gas activity.
Incredibly, the federal government's Bureau of Land Management is now proposing to develop more than 4,000 new wells in the area, and drastically increase the pace of drilling activity without giving adequate thought to how that would further impact the local people and wildlife.
Unfortunately, we cannot stop this development outright, but we can insist that the strictest environmental safeguards are included and the pace of drilling is significantly slowed down.
The Environmental Protection Agency is attempting to do just that, and put human health and the environment first. Let's make sure the EPA knows it has plenty of public support for this approach. Please sign the petition below!
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We took action on “Put Human Health and Environment First in Wyoming”!
# 4,000:
1:44 pm PDT, Apr 30,
April Smith, Washington
# 3,999:
1:42 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Don McKelvey, Ohio
# 3,998:
1:36 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Michael Keenan, Georgia
# 3,997:
1:30 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Felicia Johnson, Illinois
Please follow your conscience and protect what we have left in our country. There'll be no replacement for what we would lose if we don't stop the pollution now.
Please follow your conscience and protect what we have left in our country. There'll be no replacement for what we would lose if we don't stop the pollution now.
# 3,996:
1:29 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Robin Mushrock, New Jersey
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1:21 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Julie Gatlin, Ohio
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1:19 pm PDT, Apr 30,
David Stetzer, California
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1:19 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Edward Hodgman, Illinois
# 3,992:
1:19 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Susan Schroeder, Michigan
Thank you for considering the environment and our health and the health of future generations by taking a strong stand against greedy oilmen!
Thank you for considering the environment and our health and the health of future generations by taking a strong stand against greedy oilmen!
# 3,991:
1:17 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Kathy Phillips, North Carolina
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Laurie Reed, Michigan
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Darla Lawson, Nebraska
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Sian Jackson, United Kingdom
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Andrea Miller, Oklahoma
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Linda Schmidt, Nevada
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Geraldyne Barna, Florida
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HEATHER ROSS, Florida
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12:36 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Earl Rosenwinkel, Minnesota
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Stan Martin, Oklahoma
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12:30 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Loek De Haan, Netherlands
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# 3,978:
12:28 pm PDT, Apr 30,
MARTIN WARD, California
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT WOULD PROMPT ANYONE TO MAKE ANY OTHER CHOICE; PEOPLE AND ANIMALS COME FIRST.
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT WOULD PROMPT ANYONE TO MAKE ANY OTHER CHOICE; PEOPLE AND ANIMALS COME FIRST.
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12:27 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Estella Moore, Colorado
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12:24 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Jaylena OGreenfield, Ohio
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Nina Poliakoff, Oregon
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12:20 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Paulette Pencek, Florida
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12:19 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Judy Ross, Oregon
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12:19 pm PDT, Apr 30,
John Nulty, California
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12:15 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Maria Rasmussen, Illinois
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11:57 am PDT, Apr 30,
Chad Halsey, Indiana
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STEVEN CHRISTENSEN, Florida
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11:50 am PDT, Apr 30,
Kayleen Gubrud, Minnesota
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Jo Laz, Illinois
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11:47 am PDT, Apr 30,
Stephanie Moran, California
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Laurel Thompson, Oregon
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11:46 am PDT, Apr 30,
Vickie Burns, Indiana
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11:38 am PDT, Apr 30,
Susan Jurist, Virginia
Rather than drilling new wells, figure out how to use alternative sources for energy that do not affect the environment (not ethanol - that takes food from those who need it for fuel - a very bad idea)
Rather than drilling new wells, figure out how to use alternative sources for energy that do not affect the environment (not ethanol - that takes food from those who need it for fuel - a very bad idea)
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11:37 am PDT, Apr 30,
Darren Eisenlord, California
# 3,960:
11:36 am PDT, Apr 30,
Mary Sprajcar, Pennsylvania
# 3,959:
11:30 am PDT, Apr 30,
Blanca Friedman, New Jersey
Dear Administrator Johnson, Thank you for taking a strong position insisting that the Bureau of Land Management consider the full human health and environmental impacts of drilling 4,400 new wells in the Upper Green River Basin of Wyoming. I applaud you for taking a stand. As your agency has pointed out, the current expanded drilling plan is not environmentally acceptable for air, water, wildlife or human health. It's even more evident given that five unprecedented ozone health advisories were issued just last month, NOx emissions are five times predicted levels, haze has been increasingly reported in the surrounding class-I airsheds, and there is documented evidence of widespread groundwater contamination, which should not be overlooked. It's important that the EPA, a protector of human health and the environment, continue to work hard on this issue. Administrator Johnson, your organizaton is best positioned to ensure the final plan contains hard facts and enforcement mechanisms that previous drilling plans have lacked. The citizens of Sublette County are behind you on this, as well as the larger American public. Your attendion to this issue is appreciated
Dear Administrator Johnson, Thank you for taking a strong position insisting that the Bureau of Land Management consider the full human health and environmental impacts of drilling 4,400 new wells in the Upper Green River Basin of Wyoming. I applaud you for taking a stand. As your agency has pointed out, the current expanded drilling plan is not environmentally acceptable for air, water, wildlife or human health. It's even more evident given that five unprecedented ozone health advisories were issued just last month, NOx emissions are five times predicted levels, haze has been increasingly reported in the surrounding class-I airsheds, and there is documented evidence of widespread groundwater contamination, which should not be overlooked. It's important that the EPA, a protector of human health and the environment, continue to work hard on this issue. Administrator Johnson, your organizaton is best positioned to ensure the final plan contains hard facts and enforcement mechanisms that previous drilling plans have lacked. The citizens of Sublette County are behind you on this, as well as the larger American public. Your attendion to this issue is appreciated
# 3,958:
11:30 am PDT, Apr 30,
Mark Larsen, Virginia
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11:28 am PDT, Apr 30,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
Have we really been reduced to agruing why human health takes priority over drilling and profits? What has happened to this country?
Have we really been reduced to agruing why human health takes priority over drilling and profits? What has happened to this country?
# 3,956:
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11:26 am PDT, Apr 30,
EVE STAATZ, Washington
stop the insanity and greed |
# 3,955:
11:25 am PDT, Apr 30,
Charles E Hoy, New Hampshire
If we're all dead from Health and Environmental problems, then drilling won't be much of a priority, will it?
If we're all dead from Health and Environmental problems, then drilling won't be much of a priority, will it?
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11:24 am PDT, Apr 30,
Delene Hanson, Wisconsin
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11:20 am PDT, Apr 30,
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# 3,952:
11:20 am PDT, Apr 30,
Susan Phoenix, Washington
People, animals and the environment should always be a priority over drilling.
People, animals and the environment should always be a priority over drilling.
# 3,951:
11:14 am PDT, Apr 30,
Judith Pittman, Texas
I think it could have been done correctly if the drilling companies had not tried to make a profit. They need to be fined and made to go back and repair the damage. Charges should be filed against the companies responsible.
I think it could have been done correctly if the drilling companies had not tried to make a profit. They need to be fined and made to go back and repair the damage. Charges should be filed against the companies responsible.