There is considerable lobbying for one position or another regarding gas drilling that never makes it to the news. Many of these groups already have a strong voice in Albany and have the potential to be very influential. There are other groups that keep abreast of the situation but have not yet thrown their hat into the ring to support drilling in anyway because they do not want to become involved in such a controversial subject.  In addition, almost all of our elected officials are in some way involved in the energy arena if not directly in the gas drilling phenomenon then they are supporting other means of alternative energy such wind, solar, water and geothermal energy. These are the groups and individuals that we need to encourage to support environmental friendly gas drilling and to promote to them the positive economic impacts that drilling can bring to our area and our state.  At this time they are only hearing from those opposed to drilling. Those of us in favor of drilling with safe environmental practices need to make our voices heard too.

To the left are several ways that you can help get the word out that we the landowners are for responsible gas drilling in New York State.  Please take a couple of minutes to participate in the opportunities that we have to help not only ourselves, but our neighbors, town, county and state.  Even if you have sent letters to our representatives before it is ok and in fact beneficial to send them more than once.  It is also beneficial and encouraged to participate in as many petitions as you can.