Fracking summit in Lee
Environmental groups will gather in south Lee County at 10 a.m. to discuss concerns about fracking. The event takes place over two days. The first day will focus on the environmental impacts.
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A Miami Democrat has filed a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to ban all forms of well stimulation in Florida.
Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, D-Miami, filed the resolution (HJR 453) on Tuesday. If approved by the Legislature, the ban would be placed on the ballot for approval during the next general election.
“I believe that, given the chance, Florida voters will say ‘no thank you’ to the public health risk, environmental contamination and even seismic activity that fracking brings with it,” he said in a statement. “The potential long-term consequences to our state are so great that we ought to decide not just how to regulate fracking but whether to allow it at all – and who better than the people of Florida themselves.”
Sen. Jeremy Ring, a Margate Democrat, is sponsoring a similar proposal (SJR 358) in the Senate. In a statement, Ring said the resolution is “the perfect vehicle to let Floridians decide, on a state-wide level, whether they want fracking in the state of Florida.”
Rodriguez will be in Fort Myers on Wednesday to discuss his proposal. He’s also expected to speak at the inaugural Florida Fracking Summit being held in south Lee County.
The two-day summit kicked off Tuesday, with representatives from environmental organizations speaking about the impact of unconventional drilling techniques, like fracking, on the air and water quality, public health and wildlife.
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.@ConservancySWFL and other environmental groups are hosting a Fl Fracking Summit today. Head to @ndn for updates shar.es/1uPUMXby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 2:12:05 PM
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The first speaker of the day is Darryl Burns. He'll be talking about the tech used in oil extraction.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 2:15:04 PM
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Fracking has been an issue in SWFL for a few years. Opponents say fracking "is not for Florida." shar.es/1uPPHF via @maryannbatlleby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 2:54:58 PM
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As some environmentalists are calling for a ban, legislation to regulate hydraulic fracking has already been filed shar.es/1uPMOaby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 2:59:39 PM
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The next speaker, a scientist at H2O GeoSolutions, will talk about the challenges/risks of unconventional drilling in Fl's geology.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 3:08:51 PM
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Noah Kugler, w/ H2O GeoSolutions, said 93 percent of FL population depends on groundwater for drinkingby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 3:32:57 PM
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FL's groundwater resevoir provides more groundwater than any other state, said Kugler. That makes groundwater "oneby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 3:33:30 PM
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Noah Kugler's presentation in short: "Don't frack in Florida."by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 4:13:32 PM
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The next speaker at the fracking summit has a superhero nickname -- The Toxic Avenger.
No cape present during presentation.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 4:15:06 PM -
.@ScottSmith122 at today's fracking summit: "If you just focus on what is in the water, fracking & other contamination can be stopped."by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 4:31:54 PM
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Estero Councilwoman Katy Errington said council will discuss fracking Wednesdday during a workshop. Estero council is considering a ban.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 5:58:34 PM
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Said Estero's Errington: "We have to protect our water, we have to protect what we have."by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 6:00:12 PM
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The environmental impact of fracking and other types of unconventional oil extraction will be the focus of the first day of the inaugural Florida Fracking Summit.
The summit, sponsored in part by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, kicks off this morning in south Lee County. Event organizers said they expect about 100 people to attend the event, including environmentalists from across the state.
The summit comes as state lawmakers are poised to once again take up legislation aimed at regulating hydraulic fracturing. The proposals, sponsored by Republicans Rep. Ray Rodrigues and Sen. Garrett Richter, increases penalties, creates a chemical disclosure registry and requires well operators to obtain permits before they begin hydraulic fracturing.
The proposals also significantly limit the amount of local governments have in regulating oil exploration.
House and Senate Democrats have proposed legislation that would ban fracking across the state.
The two-day summit is expected to focus on all of the impacts on fracking and unconventional oil extraction. On Tuesday, speakers will focus on the environmental impacts, touching on air quality and public health risks.
Event organizers said they expect about 100 people to attend the two-day event.
“We want to make sure we continue to protect our natural resources,” said Jennifer Hecker, the natural resources policy director for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. -
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments: "People living & working around fracking sites are being experimented on w/o their consent."by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 7:04:11 PM
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The finale speaker of the first day of the fracking summit is set to talk about the impact fracking has on wildlife.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 7:54:39 PM
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.@JoseJavierJJR will be in Fort Myers on Wednesday to discuss a House resolution that calls for constitutional amendment to ban fracking.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 8:21:48 PM
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.@JoseJavierJJR filed the resolution today. tinyurl.com/nefnf96by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 8:24:59 PM
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South Florida Democrat calling for a constitutional amendment to ban fracking tinyurl.com/nefnf96 via @ndnby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 8:40:16 PM
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.@SpeakerBoehner has a place in Marco Island. I wonder if that license plate will change soon... twitter.com/treyradel/stat…by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 8:54:56 PM
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The first day of the @ConservancySWFL 's Florida Fracking summit just wrapped up. Check @ndn for a story later today.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/27/2015 9:05:33 PM
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Estero's discussion today coincides with 2-day fracking summit hosted by @ConservancySWFL. twitter.com/maryannbatlle/…by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:03:36 PM
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.@StefKunkel discussing oil/gas legislation at the @ConservancySWFL fracking summit. Said HB 191 will get first hearing Tuesdayby JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:03:37 PM
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.@StefKunkel on oil/gas regulation legislation: "What we've found is legislation is a little lopsided."by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:03:38 PM
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.@StefKunkel on 2016 legislation: "There's some improvements and some setbacks. Its Florida, so we kind of expected it, right?"by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:03:40 PM
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High fives fracking summit. @ConservancySWFL provided shuttle so people could go to Estero mtg to talk fracking. twitter.com/maryannbatlle/…by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:36:10 PM
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.@ConservancySWFL atty: "I have some good news.."
Says the Estero council will take up fracking ban next month.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:38:43 PM -
Last speaker before lunch: I know I stand between you and lunch, so I'll try to move it along.by JMBuzzacco via twitter 10/28/2015 4:39:53 PM
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Republicans nominated Paul Ryan to be the 62nd speaker of the House nyti.ms/1GxpdKW http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSbN1uLVAAAauwC.png
by The New York Times via twitter retweeted by Jenna_Buzzacco 10/28/2015 6:45:13 PM