Transformation of Pine Creek by the Gas Industry
During the first week of May 2011, the face of Pine Creek about six miles above Jersey Shore was changed by Pennsylvania General Energy Company (PGE). Construction for a water extraction site included the creation of a large, horseshoe-shaped, stone “dam” that stretches to what looks to be about two-thirds of the way across Pine Creek. The stone formation rises a number of feet above the level of the water, solid enough to support heavy machinery, as shown in the photograph.
Questions arise. Were Watson Township’s Supervisors and Zoning Hearing Board members made aware of the details of this aspect of water extraction at the site? Is such a construction (clearly a hindrance to the current and a danger to boaters) sanctioned by DEP? Will the public embrace this as a welcome and necessary transformation of Pine Creek?
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Scare tactics on gas drillers
I am not a person to ever endorse pollution or destruction of the environment in any way. That said, I must tell you I'm sick and tired of people who oppose the exciting times for PA. I drove to Bradford Co. recently and that county is thriving with an infusion of money as a result of gas drilling. New hotels, B & B's full, new restaurants, new convenience stores, new roads and the list goes on. The county has the lowest unemployment rate in the state. Drilling when done properly can be safe for all. And gu4ess what? The gas companies are now having everyone's water well tested before the bit hits the earth and amazingly are finding 7 out of 10 wells are already contaminated with shallow well gas. This is gas that has reached the level of a few hundred feet of the surface. So get a life and stop being so stupid to believe these tree hugging idiots afraid of prosperity.
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