Comments for The Downstream Project http://www.thedownstreamproject.org Just another The Downstream Project : Website Network Sites site Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:20:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=108 Comment on We Can’t Do It Alone by Bill Howard http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2012/01/04/cbf-video-review-2/#comment-21 Bill Howard Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:20:17 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/?p=1012#comment-21 This blog entry is private (password-protected). Notes can be shared here using the comment link. Only those with a password can share in the conversation. This blog entry is private (password-protected). Notes can be shared here using the comment link. Only those with a password can share in the conversation.

]]> Comment on Marcellus Shale Drilling Threat Video by Bruce Lundeen http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2010/08/02/marcellus-shale-drilling-threat-video/#comment-20 Bruce Lundeen Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:54:19 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=478#comment-20 I missed the May 5, 2010 meeting in Harrisonburg on Marcellus Shale gas drilling. I found that this video produced by The Downstream Project with its full coverage provided an excellent overview of the critical issues of concern to us living in the area . As a result of seeing the video I noted the presentation on West Virginia's gas drilling situation by Ray Renaud. With presenters' information provided in the video I managed to contact Ray and organize a tour of Wetzel County, WV on July 2, 2010. I was able to see the area being hydrofracked and observe the natural gas well drilling impacts on roads with their heavy trucks and drill rig support vehicles. To actually see the 'industrial development sites' in the forested mountains with the pollution to streams and the mountain top clearing for the drill rigs to do hydrofracking was a shock. Tops of mountains were leveled for large water storage reservoirs to be used for the drilling process. Other large mountain top areas were cleared for compressor stations and streams were emptied of all water flow for the drilling process. No state regulations on "minimum-in-stream" flow in the streams (if WV has regulations) were followed and thus the ecology of stream life was destroyed. Thanks for making this documentary of the meeting available to the public. It is one step in alerting us all to potential environmental impacts in the Shenandoah Valley of unregulated gas well drilling. I missed the May 5, 2010 meeting in Harrisonburg on Marcellus Shale gas drilling. I found that this video produced by The Downstream Project with its full coverage provided an excellent overview of the critical issues of concern to us living in the area .

As a result of seeing the video I noted the presentation on West Virginia’s gas drilling situation by Ray Renaud. With presenters’ information provided in the video I managed to contact Ray and organize a tour of Wetzel County, WV on July 2, 2010. I was able to see the area being hydrofracked and observe the natural gas well drilling impacts on roads with their heavy trucks and drill rig support vehicles.

To actually see the ‘industrial development sites’ in the forested mountains with the pollution to streams and the mountain top clearing for the drill rigs to do hydrofracking was a shock. Tops of mountains were leveled for large water storage reservoirs to be used for the drilling process. Other large mountain top areas were cleared for compressor stations and streams were emptied of all water flow for the drilling process. No state regulations on “minimum-in-stream” flow in the streams (if WV has regulations) were followed and thus the ecology of stream life was destroyed.

Thanks for making this documentary of the meeting available to the public. It is one step in alerting us all to potential environmental impacts in the Shenandoah Valley of unregulated gas well drilling.

]]> Comment on Historic Long Branch Presents Environmental Preservation Award to Downstream Founder by Kelley http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/12/09/historic-long-branch-presents-environmental-preservation-award-to-downstream-founder/#comment-19 Kelley Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:21:02 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=399#comment-19 He does deserve it, for all he did and all he is aspiring to do. What a wonderful environmental role model! Yay! He does deserve it, for all he did and all he is aspiring to do. What a wonderful environmental role model! Yay!

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Days 15-16 Webcast by Gale http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/20/ecoventure-days-15-16-webcast/#comment-18 Gale Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:59:41 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=340#comment-18 Ah-ha, a little snow just to make things more interesting. Can we meet you at the canoe stops...meaning are the stops near enough to a road or camp ground to get to you? Ah-ha, a little snow just to make things more interesting. Can we meet you at the canoe stops…meaning are the stops near enough to a road or camp ground to get to you?

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Day 12 by Gale Bowman-Harlow http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/17/ecoventure-day-12/#comment-17 Gale Bowman-Harlow Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:12:04 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=322#comment-17 George and gang It's great to follow your progress via this computer. I hope you are all not too wet as it has been a steady rain here in Berryville all day. Stay dry, eat always, and pray for warmer weather. Your experience sounds amazing. George and gang
It’s great to follow your progress via this computer. I hope you are all not too wet as it has been a steady rain here in Berryville all day. Stay dry, eat always, and pray for warmer weather. Your experience sounds amazing.

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Day 8 Webcast by Jim Simpson http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/12/ecoventure-day-8-webcast/#comment-16 Jim Simpson Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:48:31 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=290#comment-16 Hi John Cope! The movies are great. It's sort of like a reality TV show... but I hope no-one gets voted off the trail...especially you. I'm glad you went up Stoney Man. That place has special meaning for me (which I believe I already told you about and cannot repeat in public). Did you see the "Stone Man" face from one of the overlooks before you went up it? That's a cool sight. Deeds and McDonnell had a debate last night and, unfortunately, I think McDonnell won handily. Deeds is a good man but has trouble articulating the progressive agenda. We've done a few bike trips but we all keep looking off at the Blue Ridge because you're not with us. Glad the weather's been so good for you. Keep the faith! Remember, even if it gets tedious sometimes, it's a lot more exciting up there than down here! Jim Hi John Cope!

The movies are great. It’s sort of like a reality TV show… but I hope no-one gets voted off the trail…especially you. I’m glad you went up Stoney Man. That place has special meaning for me (which I believe I already told you about and cannot repeat in public). Did you see the “Stone Man” face from one of the overlooks before you went up it? That’s a cool sight.

Deeds and McDonnell had a debate last night and, unfortunately, I think McDonnell won handily. Deeds is a good man but has trouble articulating the progressive agenda. We’ve done a few bike trips but we all keep looking off at the Blue Ridge because you’re not with us.

Glad the weather’s been so good for you. Keep the faith! Remember, even if it gets tedious sometimes, it’s a lot more exciting up there than down here!

Jim

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Day 4 Webcast by Mitch Moore http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/08/sev-video-post-day-4/#comment-15 Mitch Moore Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:22:05 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=240#comment-15 Looks like you are off to a strong start. Enjoyed learning about white tail deer and their importation to the Valley from Arkansas. Keep those feet warm, dry and healthy! Happy hiking and learning! Mitch Moore VP for Advancement at SU Looks like you are off to a strong start. Enjoyed learning about white tail deer and their importation to the Valley from Arkansas. Keep those feet warm, dry and healthy!

Happy hiking and learning!

Mitch Moore
VP for Advancement at SU

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Day 3 Webcast by Woody Bousquet http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/07/226/#comment-14 Woody Bousquet Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:01:57 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=226#comment-14 Hi Gang! I've played your Day 3 Post several times and learned something new from it each time. The flickering fire, Carl's informative narration and the film segments (by Bill, George, Travis, and...?) combined to make an appealing and educational Ecoventure snapshot. What a treat to be able to learn about the Blue Ridge from T'ai Rouston, Bill McShea and Wendy Cass. Enjoy the journey. Woody Bousquet Chair, Environmental Studies Shenandoah University Hi Gang!

I’ve played your Day 3 Post several times and learned something new from it each time. The flickering fire, Carl’s informative narration and the film segments (by Bill, George, Travis, and…?) combined to make an appealing and educational Ecoventure snapshot. What a treat to be able to learn about the Blue Ridge from T’ai Rouston, Bill McShea and Wendy Cass.

Enjoy the journey.

Woody Bousquet
Chair, Environmental Studies
Shenandoah University

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Day 2 Webcast by Kate Simpson http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/06/video-post-day-2/#comment-12 Kate Simpson Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:33:13 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=206#comment-12 So glad to view the videos and see how well the trip is going. You have certainly had beautiful weather, but I did wonder about yesterday's wind and several chilly mornings! We miss you, John, but know that you are having a great time. Thanks for keeping us in the loop during this exciting adventure. All the best to the group! Kate So glad to view the videos and see how well the trip is going. You have certainly had beautiful weather, but I did wonder about yesterday’s wind and several chilly mornings! We miss you, John, but know that you are having a great time. Thanks for keeping us in the loop during this exciting adventure. All the best to the group! Kate

]]> Comment on EcoVenture Day 3 Webcast by Tracy Fitzsimmons http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/2009/10/07/226/#comment-13 Tracy Fitzsimmons Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:06:46 +0000 http://www.thedownstreamproject.org/tdp/wordpress/?p=226#comment-13 Dear e-co-venture friends, Just watched your first three days of video. What an amazing learning experience! My family and I were so happy to be able to hook up with you at the trailhead to Compton Gap. You are off to a strong start! All my best, Tracy Fitzsimmons President, Shenandoah University Dear e-co-venture friends,
Just watched your first three days of video. What an amazing learning experience! My family and I were so happy to be able to hook up with you at the trailhead to Compton Gap. You are off to a strong start!
All my best,
Tracy Fitzsimmons
President, Shenandoah University

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