A public health report released by the state of Maryland to the Governor's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, identifies negative health impacts of Marcellus shale development and makes 52 recommendations that may or may not mitigate those impacts.
According to the report, Unconventional Natural Gas Development and Production (UNGDP), known as fracking, poses risks from:
· air pollution
· water contamination
· traffic accidents
· exposure to carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, and other chemicals
Other states have seen evidence ofincreased rates of:
· birth defects
· domestic violence
· sexually transmitted diseases.
We are concerned that UNGDP will increase workloads for physicians, emergency responders, and social services personnel. Garrett and Allegany Counties are HPSA and MUA designated.
We are concerned that UNGDP will place financial burdenson our hospitals and clinics.
Governor O'Malley,
We the undersigned residents of Allegany and Garrett Counties ask the state to take additional time to develop adequate protections to address these risks.
Updates
October 10, 2014
The momentum is undeniable now. People in Western Maryland are finally speaking up about the risks of fracking.
Reached 100 supporters
October 10, 2014
6 Comments
Tourism is what keeps this place alive. Nobody is going to come to Deep Creek if the area is just a giant industrial site with poisoned wells.
Keep our mountains clean. We dont need all that toxic sludge near our water supply for a quick buck.
THINK ABOUT THE WATER. ONCE ITS RUINED YOU CANT FIX IT.
I grew up in Garrett County and I want to raise my kids here without worrying about the air and what's in the pipes. Please listen to us.
Our emergency services are already stretched thin as it is. Adding drilling into the mix is just a recipe for disaster for our local hospitals.
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A public health report released by the state of Maryland to the Governor's Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, identifies negative health impacts of Marcellus shale development and makes 52 recommendations that may or may not mitigate those impacts.
According to the report, Unconventional Natural Gas Development and Production (UNGDP), known as fracking, poses risks from:
· air pollution
· water contamination
· traffic accidents
· exposure to carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, and other chemicals
Other states have seen evidence ofincreased rates of:
· birth defects
· domestic violence
· sexually transmitted diseases.
We are concerned that UNGDP will increase workloads for physicians, emergency responders, and social services personnel. Garrett and Allegany Counties are HPSA and MUA designated.
We are concerned that UNGDP will place financial burdenson our hospitals and clinics.
Governor O'Malley,
We the undersigned residents of Allegany and Garrett Counties ask the state to take additional time to develop adequate protections to address these risks.
Updates
October 10, 2014
The momentum is undeniable now. People in Western Maryland are finally speaking up about the risks of fracking.
Reached 100 supporters
October 10, 2014
6 Comments
I am deeply concerned about the health risks. Also the economic effects on Deep Creek lake as a tourist area. The lake brings much needed money to the county.
Tourism is what keeps this place alive. Nobody is going to come to Deep Creek if the area is just a giant industrial site with poisoned wells.
Keep our mountains clean. We dont need all that toxic sludge near our water supply for a quick buck.
THINK ABOUT THE WATER. ONCE ITS RUINED YOU CANT FIX IT.
I grew up in Garrett County and I want to raise my kids here without worrying about the air and what's in the pipes. Please listen to us.
Our emergency services are already stretched thin as it is. Adding drilling into the mix is just a recipe for disaster for our local hospitals.
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I am deeply concerned about the health risks. Also the economic effects on Deep Creek lake as a tourist area. The lake brings much needed money to the county.