The Town of Spafford NY contains two pristine lakes and watersheds that are the primary source of drinking water for thousands of people in the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County and local residents and farmers.
Gas extraction by high-volume, slickwater, hydraulic fracturing is a heavily industrialized process that in other states has caused significant water, air, and noise pollution; severely congested and damaged roads; and increased serious health problems, accidents and crime rates. It would harm agriculture, tourism, hunting, fishing, our local economies, and property values.
Gas companies can force unleased neighbors to allow drilling under their land through compulsory integration.
We should support community and state initiatives to help local farmers pursue sustainable farming methods that are economically viable. We also support all efforts by our state, county and town officials to preserve and encourage our local farms who are in turn protecting our watersheds and are stewards of the land. This could come in some form of tax breaks, economic development grants, or something else. We support our local farmers.
Gas extraction by high-volume, slickwater, hydraulic fracturing is a heavy industrialized process that in other states has caused significant water, air, and noise pollution, severely conjested and damaged roads and increased accidents and crime rates. It would harm agriculture, tourism, hunting, fishing, our local economies, and property values.
Gas companies can force unleased neighbors to allow drilling under their land through compulsory integration.
We should support community and state initiatives to help local farmers pursue sustainable farming methods that are economically viable. We also support all efforts by our state, county and town officials to preserve and encourage our local farms who are in turn protecting our watersheds and are stewards of land. This could come in some form of tax breaks, economic development grants, or something else. We support our local farmers.
