Thank you to Ramsay Adams for his letter in the Times Herald Record! Say no to fracking; say yes to Eldridge This November, voters have a clear choice. One of the candidates in the race for New York’s 19th Congressional District, supports fracking and the other opposes it. I am voting for Sean Eldridge because as a small business owner, and father of two in Sullivan County, I am concerned about the threat fracking poses to our drinking water. My business relies on clean water to produce a consistent product. If fracking wastewater contaminates our drinking water, it will not only have a negative impact on my business but will threaten the burgeoning tourism industry in the Catskills. U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson says he wants science to lead the way on fracking; well, the science is here. Hundreds of studies have traced the negative environmental and health impacts of millions of gallons of wastewater pouring into our waterways. In addition, recent reports have highlighted the damage done by fracking equipment and materials to our bridges and roadways. Former Congressman Maurice Hinchey dedicated his career to advocating for environmental protections in this area, and Sean Eldridge will do the same. It’s not enough to say this is a state issue. The health and well being of families in New York 19 are at risk, and any public official must do his or her part to call attention to this critical issue that if left ignored, could change the look of the Catskills for a generation. Ramsay Adams Livingston Manor
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:06:00 +0000
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