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Just one more applause for all the work Walter has done for the State of New York. Thank you from all New Yorkers (even the ones who disagree will thank you later.)

Christopher E

Congratulations on the Auburn victory! May there be many more against this dangerous process.--Mary G

Walter,

Add one more letter to that total.

I sent one as well and basically just asked that your specific concerns be addressed with all seriousness.

I am a Bradford County, Pa. citizen and a Corning, N.Y. business owner. I stressed the recent spill here in my county as a result of inadequate oversite and poor workmanship.

I begged them to take my concerns to heart and thanked them profusely for listening.

I so very very much appreciate your work on this issue. Daily I educate my clients about the natural gas situation. Corning residents, by and large, seem very isolated and smug, that it won't happen here. Needless to say I am working on the Seneca Lake issue as well.

Again, my thanks! Eat well to keep your health, during this very stressful time.

betsy b

Hi Walter,

I have been lobbying with Stephanie ______ the past several weeks and the whole property value/ policy of lenders to deny equity retrieval ,etc has been my focus. Your formatting of the data is excellent and I am very grateful that you've shared it with us. And your letter to the Governor is a thing of beauty!
regards,
Catherine S

You go, Walter. I don’t know you, but I love you. And appreciate, with all of my heart, what you are doing for the cause.

I hope it won’t be required, but I will lay myself down in front of the trucks if this ever comes to pass.

You asked for stories about mortgages. I am on the board of Alternatives Federal CU. We won’t make a mortgage on leased property, period.

In my day job, I work as a Financial Planner. I had a prospect in with large real estate holdings in Enfield. I asked what, if anything was leased. She relayed to me that she has leases from the old days, before fracking was developed as a technology. Her leases are about to expire and she was worried about how to make sure they truly expire. She told me that much of their land sits on an aquifer and the family is convinced that drilling there would destroy the fresh water the neighbors and farmers depend on. Whatever money they could derive from leasing going forward is not worth the environmental impacts they are convinced would follow.

I fell in love with them, too.

Leslie

THANK YOU for all the hard work you do on this issue!

Ellen B

Thank you Walter,

My family, my friends and I all appreciate the tremendous amount of work you do and the positive results you get with the support of all the people who admire and agree with you. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

most sincerely,
Annie C

This has been a major argument of mine from the beginning. Gas drilling and other forms of mining that ruin landscape and resources are usually embraced in areas that are already "impoverished." To destroy property values of entire Regions to benefit a few is not equitable. The long-term effects are un-quantifiable.

The short term boom to businesses that cater to the industry cannot be offset by the decline in the quality of life, the risk of explosions, water pollution and the threat to the health and welfare of entire communities.

Although this industry has moved successfully through most of the United States from the West, the industry bucks must stop here!

Enough is enough.

Thank you for all your tireless work and great communications.

Maria G

Dear Walter,

I think this is the first time I've written to you but I want you to know how much I support your efforts. You are doing an amazing job!

I have just sent the suggested letter to Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (District 110) and Senator Hugh Farley (District 44)

It just so happens that I have met them both many times and expect to see them at the NiskaDay Parade this Saturday where I will be helping with communication. They are always at this event and if I get the opportunity, I will ask them personally.

Sincerely,

Mildred G

Dear Walter,

WOW! I read the incredible article in the NY Times last night and
jumped for joy... bittersweetly. The exposure and the 'no holding
back' as it was written, couldn't be better. I pray that this article
gets the message out to more and more people and we can get our
government to hear us and stop worshiping gas instead of water! Thank
you, thank you, thank you !! for all that you have done and all that
you continue to do to help all of us fight this nightmare of assault.

I read and read about so many corrupt and disrespectful acts within
the gas extraction process and find myself limp with fear and anxious
with anger. I feel 'lucky' so far, however, to live in NYS and be a
part of this rebellion against the gas drilling massacre. I weep for
those in PA and other states that aren't so lucky.

I am preparing a letter to send to our local paper here in Binghamton,
but I have to leave my computer, time and time again, to breathe and
shake out the mish-mosh of emotions that overwhelm me. Also, I find
it so difficult to find a single topic to concentrate on amidst all of
the complicated and evil facets out there to voice about.
ARGGGGGHHH!!!!

I admire you so much for your articulation in speaking and writing and
your ability to stay focused and composed when being interviewed and
video taped. Do you ever just want to scream!!!???

Elaine Perkus mentioned that the NY Times is going to do several
articles about the gas extraction process... is that right? If so,
that is awesome. I wondered if the Times released this poignant and
fierce article today so that the gas industry would take some of the
negative 'heat' off of Josh Fox and his nomination for an Oscar
(airing tonight). I would like to think that they did ... since they
are a much bigger force for the industry to fight than picking on Josh
as an individual. In any case... I am so glad it came out when it did
so Josh can say... "see, my documentary isn't fictional hype against
the gas industry"!!!

When I complete my letter to the Binghamton Press (which may be
several days), could I forward you a copy to see what you think before
I send it? I respect your intelligent perspective, thus your skills
to critique.

With the utmost respect and admiration,
Sharon M

I can't believe you guys are out there! Seen Walter Hang on Democracy Now. How cool are you. In my area no one seems to care. I'm the weird one. They won't get informed. But I still try. Thanks for the hope. Juanita B

Dear Walter Hang,
How glad I am that you lead the way. Many thanks! Yo are a great gift to those who recognize the gift and to those who do not!
Marjorie C

Fabulous! You amaze us all with your talent and energy.
THank you ,
Catherine

Thank you for the review, Walter. Wish I could have been there, but we WILL all reach the goal together!
Many thanks and blessings for your work...

Ann F

Thank you Walter!!!! And just wrote an impassioned email to the person you listed at the EPA. Keep up your great work! Karen C., Ithaca

Dear Walter...It is so inspiring to hear of the tremendous turn out and the amazing roster of spokespeople there at the Albany rally. How I wish I could have been there...ANd I know so many others who a wish they, too , could be among the strong voices for a safe . clean watershed and countryside. I began to wonder if there coouldnt be a way of having those of us that, for all our various reasons could not attend, still be seen. I'm wondering if each marcher present at rallys could hold a sign that represents us, by the hundreds and thousands. Those that write and say...I AM THERE IN SPIRIT !! could we ,also, be at least a name on a sign, that some blessed person, able to attend and carry...saying WE, THE HUNDRED THAT CANNOT BE HERE IN THE FLESH>< WE ARE HERE IN SPIRIT. If each attendee carries a sign, saying I REPRESENT 50 more.... IF a rally is to begin at 12:00 in ALbany, we in Ithaca can all shout out loud! honk our horns! bang our pots! Clang out bells! as individuals or in small groups or mini rallies in our towns....till the whole of New York State hears our words! and feels our passion for the salvation of our Planet. You are a great hero in our time, Walter. Thank you for taking your time and making such good use of it. Thank you for inspiring others to be heroic too! Bless the work fo your hands , Walter. Respectfully, A. Alexander

Walter,
I signed the petition to Gov. Cuomo, as you requested, and today the 2079 signatory.
Thank you for the informative 14 minute video explanation of the current state of lobbying to prevent hydrofracking in New York State.
Since writing the following article for the Freedom Socialist newspaper a few months ago, I too have been asked by readers for clarification.
If you would like to see the 800 word article I crafted, here is the link http://www.socialism.com/drupal-6.8/?q=node/1533
Thank you for your persistent hounding efforts. This is one issue we ALL need to unite around across any differences we may share.
I look forward to hearing from you again.
In solidarity,
Stephen D

Dear Walter- Thanks for your invaluable work- let's look forward to a frack-free NY!!!
Heidi G

Thanks so much for your work!
Best,
holly

Hi-
I really admire your research, public outreach, and motivation to try to stop the insanity of hydrofracking.

Sincerely,
Andy W

I just signed your petition to Governor Patterson. Thank you for putting it together.

I am a microbiologist working in wastewater treatment. I just attended a conference on frack-water and shale brine put on by the New York Water Environment Association. It appears to me there will be a small proportion of frack water (but none the less millions of gallons) that cannot be treated by any means. It will be radioactive. I believe the drilling companies should be responsible for long term storage of this waste -- essentially putting it back in the ground. As I understand it, they are currently under no such obligation. Not all frack-return is radioactive. But some of it probably will be.

Another concern I have is the platform itself. The platforms in Pennsylvania and West Virginia I saw pictures of had open pools of returned frack water and brine. This water is stored on the platform so that it can be reused -- a good practice. But the pools should be covered and walled to protect against flooding. They should be examined and approved by a qualified hydrologist. I don't know if any such practice is in place now.

Finally, biological treatment of frack--return and brine is not appropriate unless the water has gone through significant pre-treatment. Crystallization appears to me to be the best option.
It seems a company could legally send either of these waters to a waste water treatment facility within the Lake Ontario water shed (but not the Susquehanna). This should not be allowed. I have advised the treatment plant operators I work with to be dilligient, to know where trucked-in wastewater is coming from, and not to accept either frack-return or brine.

With these concerns addressed, I would not be opposed to fracking of the Marcellus Shale. I am opposed to releasing any more carbon from the lithosphere, but the renewable energy sources required to prevent it are not in place. Fracking of shale for natural gas is much less evil than mining for coal. So I half-heartedly support the lesser of the two evils. Realistically, I don't think we can prevent shale fracking, but I think we can make it environmentally safe.

Stephen B.

Walter Hang,
I just wanted to thank you for all you are doing to help protect our land. The day after I handed in my paper to my English Professor, I saw you on Democracy Now and was amazed by your conviction and strength.

Thank you,

Pamela S.
CCC Student

Walter,
I saw you speak at the rally last night. I was not able to attend the public hearing as I was taking care of my two small children. Saw most of it online though.

I feel the need once again to say thank you on behalf of my family for the important work you are doing. We need your voice right now!! Also, thank you on behalf of people who do not even know that you are working towards their best interests and thank you on behalf of children who cannot yet advocate for themselves.

You are truly a valued member of our community! I'm still trying to get the petition circulated as widely as possible.

Sincerely,

Terezka K

Walter,

My husband and I were going to contact you about the gas drilling. We live in Ellis Hollow, Ithaca and just heard you on Democracy Now.

Thank you so very much for all your efforts to increase awareness about the NYS gas drilling. I personally hope it never happens but if it does, what you are doing should help insure that it is eventually done safely.

Once again, we are so appreciative of your work.

Sincerely,

TK and Steve A and our two small children