Save Our State Forests in Pennsylvania
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Protect our land and our way of life for future generations. Act now to halt the complete surrender of our State Forest lands!
Pennsylvanias State Forest encompasses one of the largest unbroken expanses of forest remaining in the eastern United States. This land is a central defining characteristic of our region. Our forests are an irreplaceable public resource that improves our quality of life, provides invaluable protection for drinking water, and gives long-term sustainable economic, ecological, and recreational value. These woods belong to us. They are our special places to explore. These forests offer adventures for families and friends. They contain hunting grounds, fishing creeks, and favorite trails. Pennsylvanias State Forests are places of beauty and solitude where lasting memories are created.
Marcellus natural gas development on State Forest land impacts the integrity of the forest, the water, soil and air quality, and the recreational use of our public lands. It creates a footprint of forest fragmentation and the introduction of invasive species, both of which are incompatible with forest sustainability.
Nearly one-half of the State Forest land in the Marcellus Shale region is leased and open to exploitation by the gas industry. Only ten percent of Pennsylvanias public lands are legally protected from gas development. The short term profit from gas drilling will be far outweighed by the long term damage to our forests.
Save our State Forests from destruction! Take this opportunity to defend our states future.
As elected officials pledged to uphold the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the rights of PA citizens to clean water, clean air and quality of life, preservation of these State Forests is both your duty and obligation.
We, the citizens, demand:
A legislative moratorium on any additional leasing of State Forest lands for the purposes of natural gas exploration, drilling, production or pipelines.
A program to monitor and assess the impact of natural gas exploration, drilling, and production on State Forest land
Laws to protect our forests so as to preserve water and air quality, natural habitats, and recreational use
Pennsylvanias State Forest encompasses one of the largest unbroken expanses of forest remaining in the eastern United States. This land is a central defining characteristic of our region. Our forests are an irreplaceable public resource that improves our quality of life, provides invaluable protection for drinking water, and gives long-term sustainable economic, ecological, and recreational value. These woods belong to us. They are our special places to explore. These forests offer adventures for families and friends. They contain hunting grounds, fishing creeks, and favorite trails. Pennsylvanias State Forests are places of beauty and solitude where lasting memories are created.
Marcellus natural gas development on State Forest land impacts the integrity of the forest, the water, soil and air quality, and the recreational use of our public lands. It creates a footprint of forest fragmentation and the introduction of invasive species, both of which are incompatible with forest sustainability.
Nearly one-half of the State Forest land in the Marcellus Shale region is leased and open to exploitation by the gas industry. Only ten percent of Pennsylvanias public lands are legally protected from gas development. The short term profit from gas drilling will be far outweighed by the long term damage to our forests.
Save our State Forests from destruction! Take this opportunity to defend our states future.
As elected officials pledged to uphold the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the rights of PA citizens to clean water, clean air and quality of life, preservation of these State Forests is both your duty and obligation.
We, the citizens, demand:
A legislative moratorium on any additional leasing of State Forest lands for the purposes of natural gas exploration, drilling, production or pipelines.
A program to monitor and assess the impact of natural gas exploration, drilling, and production on State Forest land
Laws to protect our forests so as to preserve water and air quality, natural habitats, and recreational use
3207 Signatures
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J. M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Zip Code
- 19010
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Melinda H
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 16830
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Jennifer D
- Comments
- Invest in sustainable resources instead of polluting land that will never be able to be reclaimed.
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 10014
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Karen F
- Comments
- PA is not yours to frack & destroy.
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19530
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Michael S
- Comments
- Pennsylvania's ecosystem is for our children and is not ours to lease for toxic practices
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19530
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Delores B
- Comments
- I grew up in Warren PA, and loved the forests.
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 13849
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Elizabeth S
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 14850
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Yaritza H
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19611
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Alison K
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 16915
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william p
- State
- pa
- Zip Code
- 18102
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Bryan S
- Comments
- Tax the Gas Companies to provide state funding. Further, the PA State forests were set aside by William Penn to be ulitlized by the citizens of PA.
- State
- DC
- Zip Code
- 20009
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Charles S
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 17701
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April l
- Comments
- Please don't sacrifice the natural beauty of pennsylvania like arkansas has
- State
- Ar
- Zip Code
- 72058
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Karin B
- Comments
- I don't live in PA, but it is my neighbor, and I love it and want it safe from frakking!!
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 10804
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John S
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 10301
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Yuliya L
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18966
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Edwige L
- Comments
- save the forestss!
- State
- new york
- Zip Code
- 10466
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Doug F
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 16509-6212
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Amy A
- Comments
- I will be moving out of PA when my state forest is polluted
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 15658
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Scott S
- Comments
- These are public lands that are sacred, set up to be protected for tax payers
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 15658
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Edgar R Turner I
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Zip Code
- 16055
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Joanne F
- Comments
- Haven't you done enough damage to our lands yet?
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Zip Code
- 18657
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LT A
- Comments
- OUR FORESTS ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN THE TEMPORARY "REVENUE"
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 15501
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Patti R
- Comments
- Once you Frack, you can't go Back!!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19606
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Matt B
- Comments
- В
- State
- NY
- Zip Code
- 10012
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Joanne K
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19565
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Melissa W
- Comments
- Leave the trees alone.
- State
- FL
- Zip Code
- 33062
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Amy H
- State
- nj
- Zip Code
- 07456
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R.J. A
- State
- Pa.
- Zip Code
- 15601
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Lee Dwayne S
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 17345
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lokas r
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18327
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lokas r
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18327
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Bret S
- State
- NJ
- Zip Code
- 07704
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Barbara P
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19119
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Sandra S
- Comments
- We were told this week that in two years Sonestowns (near Eagle's Mere) will be no more.Why are the small country villages being distroyed.Why is 8 million gallons a day going to be taken from Muncy Creek? I truely hope this is not right.
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 17222
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Brett J
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19123
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LINDA J. O
- Comments
- This is vital.
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18336
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EDWARD J. O
- Comments
- IT ONLY TAKES ONE WELL TO RUIN WATER WELLS, STREAMS, AND AQUIFERS FOREVER!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18336
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Jennifer D
- Comments
- Penn's Woods are sacred~ don't FRACK them up!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18062
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Ryan H
- Comments
- fracking our froests is so short-sighted as to be laughable, if it weren't so tragic!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19522
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Lara Z
- Comments
- fracking damages water, air, and living things!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19562
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Natalie V
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- BAN FRACKING NOW!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19562
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Scot K
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- Our forests are a source of sustainable economic gain! save our tourism industry!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18049
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Gokhan S
- Comments
- Peen's Woods are the heritage of ALL Pennsylvanians!
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 19026
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francis h
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 18826
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Britney H
- Comments
- All I can say is I never thought the state of pa would stoop so low! I hope there will still be some beauty on this planet when I have kids! This state is making me sick!!!
- State
- pa
- Zip Code
- 18826
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Jordan Uriah H
- Comments
- This is for rock run in ralston Pa.
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Zip Code
- 17765
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MELISSA R
- Comments
- I LOVE WILDLIFE
- State
- PENNSLYLVANIA
- Zip Code
- 17701
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Marcia L A
- State
- PA
- Zip Code
- 17112
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Corinne Y
- Comments
- I LOVE THE STATE PARKS!!!!!
- State
- NJ
- Zip Code
- 08002
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