« Vermont's Largest Biodiesel Distributor Set to Add New Suppliers | Main | KUA Signs 4,000th Phone Subscriber »
November 28, 2005
South Porcupine Group Formed to Direct Attention to "Tight Gas" (Coalbed Methane) Exploration in Region
"The Foothills Initiative" calls for a "Time Out" in "Tight Gas" drilling activity,until long-term sustainable land planning is a reality.
Ft. Macleod, Alberta (PRWEB) November 27, 2005 -- “South Porcupine Group”, in collaboration with the “Livingston Group” and “Pekisko Group”, wish to call public attention to the intense gas exploration in Southwest Alberta. South Porcupine Group meets the second Tuesday each month at Spring Point Hall and membership is open to anyone.
South Porcupine Group (SPG) does not oppose orderly and carefully planned development of gas resources. They recognize the benefits of oil and gas. Together, these groups propose a “time out” on future, regional drilling until proper land-use planning has been carried out.
The Porcupine Hills are more than just beautiful scenery, this area provides:
safe water for tens of thousands.
the West’s last carpet of native grass which supports,
Alberta Beef - best in the world.
Alberta’s best carbon sink (a climate change fighter)
recreational opportunities
the largest population of wildlife in North America within reach of several large urban centers.
The Threat
Several Companies are applying to drill “tight gas” wells in Southwest Alberta. Applications to double the number of wells allowed per section are also pending. Two proposals are for Wyoming-style unconventional gas projects (coalbed methane) that would industrialize this area with access roads, pipelines and noisy compressor stations. For more information on similar projects in Alberta, review the developments already in operation in the Rosebud and Manyberries areas. Also see the July 2005 issue of National Geographic.
The Foothills Initiative
The South Porcupine Group and other interested parties have a better vision: “The Foothills Initiative”, a “time out” for sustainable, long-term land planning. They need your support to bring these issues to the attention of industry and government. Please contact your MLA. SPG will be pleased to forward a copy of their goals to sign and e-mail.
When Alberta children grow up they have the right to enjoy the same safe water, grasslands, wildlife, vistas and recreational opportunities that now exist.
Media are invited to attend any meeting.
Media Contact:
South Porcupine Group
Citizens concerned about the negative effects
of gas/mineral exploration in the South Porcupine Hills area.
c/o Box 1204
Fort Macleod, Ab. T0L 0Z0
ph. 403-553-2281
Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at November 28, 2005 03:05 AM