To the NL Hydraulic Fracturing Review Panel:
I live on the West Coast respectfully in the Cape St. George Region, where 20+years ago oil exploration was done in our area. At that time news of oil was exciting with the prospects of jobs for the residence and boosting economy in our town seemed to be a dream come true. Environmental and health issues weren’t quite a concern at first, but as more oil companies and drill testing wells developed, it wasn’t exciting anymore. The foul odor coming from the burning flames which lit up the sky for miles with a bright pink glow at nighttime was very alarming. Changes were definitely happening and those dreams of prosperity dwindled quickly in my mind leaving feelings of anxiety and vulnerability to a natural hazard that might happened to our community.
The oil exploration companies left leaving their mark with one well located on Garden Hill site. The well is located not far from water sources such as brooks, ponds and free flowing springs. Along side of the site are cliffs filled with nesting birds, rare plants (Mackenzie Sweet Vetch)( Lindley’s aster (Symphyotrichum ciliolatum)also found in areas around Stephenville and the Port au Port Peninsula, berries(Creeping snow berry) and many wildlife.
As news of Black Spruce oil having interest in drilling more test wells in our region, the threat of environmental and health issues become more alarming! A meeting was held at our town with Black Spruce Oil, citizens including myself had many concerns especially re: Hydraulic Fracturing. These companies try to paint a bright wonderful picture of jobs, prosperity, and brazenly guarantees no harm will come to our environment/health. Where were all the guarantees in Pennsylvania when people could no longer drink their water and water had to be shipped in and stored in “water buffaloes”? Many had to leave their MORTAGED homes behind and start anew in other areas. I am NOT willing to start “ANEW” if fracking turns this town into a toxic soup!! This is our home!!
Please help us ban Fracking in our beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Respectfully,
Nadine Tallack
When all the trees have been cut down,
when all the animals have been hunted,
when all the waters are polluted,
when all the air is unsafe to breathe,
only then will you discover you cannot eat money.
Cree Prophecy
I live on the West Coast respectfully in the Cape St. George Region, where 20+years ago oil exploration was done in our area. At that time news of oil was exciting with the prospects of jobs for the residence and boosting economy in our town seemed to be a dream come true. Environmental and health issues weren’t quite a concern at first, but as more oil companies and drill testing wells developed, it wasn’t exciting anymore. The foul odor coming from the burning flames which lit up the sky for miles with a bright pink glow at nighttime was very alarming. Changes were definitely happening and those dreams of prosperity dwindled quickly in my mind leaving feelings of anxiety and vulnerability to a natural hazard that might happened to our community.
The oil exploration companies left leaving their mark with one well located on Garden Hill site. The well is located not far from water sources such as brooks, ponds and free flowing springs. Along side of the site are cliffs filled with nesting birds, rare plants (Mackenzie Sweet Vetch)( Lindley’s aster (Symphyotrichum ciliolatum)also found in areas around Stephenville and the Port au Port Peninsula, berries(Creeping snow berry) and many wildlife.
As news of Black Spruce oil having interest in drilling more test wells in our region, the threat of environmental and health issues become more alarming! A meeting was held at our town with Black Spruce Oil, citizens including myself had many concerns especially re: Hydraulic Fracturing. These companies try to paint a bright wonderful picture of jobs, prosperity, and brazenly guarantees no harm will come to our environment/health. Where were all the guarantees in Pennsylvania when people could no longer drink their water and water had to be shipped in and stored in “water buffaloes”? Many had to leave their MORTAGED homes behind and start anew in other areas. I am NOT willing to start “ANEW” if fracking turns this town into a toxic soup!! This is our home!!
Please help us ban Fracking in our beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Respectfully,
Nadine Tallack
When all the trees have been cut down,
when all the animals have been hunted,
when all the waters are polluted,
when all the air is unsafe to breathe,
only then will you discover you cannot eat money.
Cree Prophecy