Hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" is an extreme process that uses millions of gallons of fresh water,
sand, and cancer-causing chemicals to break up rock formations deep underground to release natural
gas. In other states, fracking has been cited as a threat to surface and ground water, and has been
blamed for fatal explosions and the contamination of drinking water, local streams, the air and soil. As
the natural gas industry seeks to invade New York State and threaten our resources, it's time to find out
the truth about the risks.
Rita Yelda is an organizer from Buffalo, NY who founded WNY Drilling Defense, a grassroots group
based out of Buffalo, whose mission includes education, action, and advocating for legislation in
opposition to fracking. One of the groups most noted accomplishments is the passage of the first
municipal ban on fracking in New York State, which set precedent for 100+ municipalities in NY who
have since followed suit. Currently Rita works as an organizer for Food & Water Watch, a consumer
advocacy organization that works for sustainable agriculture, safe food, and clean water. Food & Water
Watch wins campaigns through grassroots organizing and empowering communities across the globe.
Hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" is an extreme process that uses millions of gallons of fresh water, sand, and cancer-causing chemicals to break up rock formations deep underground to release natural gas. In other states, fracking has been cited as a threat to surface and ground water, and has been blamed for fatal explosions and the contamination of drinking water, local streams, the air and soil. As the natural gas industry seeks to invade New York State and threaten our resources, it's time to find out the truth about the risks.
Rita Yelda is an organizer from Buffalo, NY who founded WNY Drilling Defense, a grassroots group based out of Buffalo, whose mission includes education, action, and advocating for legislation in opposition to fracking. One of the groups most noted accomplishments is the passage of the first municipal ban on fracking in New York State, which set precedent for 100+ municipalities in NY who have since followed suit. Currently Rita works as an organizer for Food & Water Watch, a consumer advocacy organization that works for sustainable agriculture, safe food, and clean water. Food & Water Watch wins campaigns through grassroots organizing and empowering communities across the globe.
