Tough new rules on gas drilling in NYC watersheds

By admin

Apr

23

New regulations announced Friday for natural gas drilling in the New York City and Syracuse watersheds will create a bureaucratic hurdle that effectively prevents drilling there, defusing concerns about possible drinking-water contamination

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NYC DEP buys 1,026 acres of watershed land

By admin

Apr

10

New York City recently announced the purchase of another 1,026 acres of land for watershed protection, Mercedes Padilla, New York City Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman, said Friday.

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