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Check out our updated list of actions that people like you can take to better your community!
If you value environmental protection and are concerned with how it can affect you and your community, please take the time to complete any of the actions we have listed. Each item is unique so take the time to review each description.
Penn Township
Ordinance Petition
Here, in Penn Township, every resident has the right to a healthy place to live.
The Commissioners of Penn Township took an oath to serve the public by protecting our health, safety, and constitutional right to clean air and water (according to Article 1, Section 27 of the PA Constitution). We call on our commissioners to uphold that oath now.
We call on the commissioners to:
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Increase the distance from 600 to 2,500 feet between fracking and our homes, schools, and workplaces to allow families to breathe unpolluted air and prevent industrial noise and truck traffic from disrupting work and rest.
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Require fracking companies to have liability insurance in case of accidents, fires, and/or explosions. Require bonding to repair local roads and other infrastructure so that taxpayers don't carry the financial burden.
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Impose fines on companies for current damage and withhold future approvals that would permit future violations of local laws that are in place to protect our health and quality of life.
These provisions from Protect PT's model ordinance will ensure clean air and water for all Penn Township residents, protecting us and our children from exposure to environmental hazards that can lead to increased risk of cancer, asthma, and unfavorable birth outcomes.
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
Olympus Energy has applied to withdraw millions of gallons of water from Beaver Run Reservoir, potentially impacting our community's vital water supply. Simultaneously, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) has issued a Voluntary Conservation Order, calling on residents to conserve water resources. This contradiction raises concerns, especially considering the significant withdrawals by Olympus Energy during drought conditions and the community-wide efforts towards water conservation.
At Protect PT, we are actively engaged in understanding and addressing this issue. Our commitment to transparency and community involvement has led us to question the balance between industrial water usage and the imperative for public water conservation. Join us in navigating these challenges, advocating for responsible water management, and ensuring the preservation of our precious water resources for the well-being of our community.