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Ohio belongs to us, her citizens.

Grassroots organizations have cropped up all over Ohio and have been growing in numbers.  Members include everyone from “average” homeowners to scientists, students and elected officials. Working together is the only way to assure that Ohio is a place where property rights and local control are fully respected; where oil and gas development throughout the state occurs using only methods that protect water, air, soil quality, and human health and safety; and where laws and regulations support this vision.

There are many ways for you to be involved.  Begin by being informed by staying current with what’s happening in Ohio and across the nation.

If you are looking for more, scroll down to see what you can do…

Make Connections

Work with your neighbors to educate them about the current problems and risks associated with drilling.  Contact NEOGAP, via our “Contact Us” page, to find like-minded people in your area.

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Featured stories of Taking Action

List of Health Care Pros Who Oppose Gas Drilling in NY

October, 2011, NY – A list of 250+ physicians and other health care professionals, along with the usual group of opposition groups, sent a letter to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo yesterday requesting more study of shale gas drilling’s affects on health before approving new regulations and issuing permits to drill. A copy of their letter is embedded below. A copy of the list of “health care professionals” which includes doctors, nurses, psychologists, veterinarians, dentists, professors, students and others is listed below in case those who support drilling might want to re-think whether or not they continue using the services of these people given their activist stance against drilling. The letter asserts that the current draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) does not sufficiently address the affects of hydraulic fracturing on human health. It also states anything less than a 180 day review period for the new regulations is … Continue reading →

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Resident-Funded Testing Confirms ‘Worst Fears’ for Fracking and Flowback Emissions

April 24th, 2012 – Today, Colleyville and Southlake residents and Earthworks’ Oil & Gas Accountability Project released results from local residents’ privately-funded air testing of Titan Operations’ “mini-frack” on the border of both communities. The tests, performed by GD Air Testing Inc. of Richardson, Texas, prove emissions released during fracking and flowback contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. “We paid for tests because we can’t depend on the city or the fracking industry,” said Colleyville resident Kim Davis. “The tests confirmed our worst fears, while Colleyville ignored their own tests to let fracking continue. Apparently the city represents Titan and the gas industry instead of local residents,” she said. Colleyville City ordinances expressly prohibit the release of any gases: “No person shall allow, cause or permit gases to be vented into the atmosphere or to be burned by open flame.” The community-funded test results, which detected twenty-six chemicals, also showed … Continue reading →

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