Photo slideshow of training
Click here to go to a photo slideshow of the SMCRA Training! Photos by John Wathen.
Update 8/2: The presentation slides are now online!
Go to the “Presentation” section to see the presentation slides. This section is password protected (the password is the same as the Documents section). Email me if you need the password! rosie[at]citizenscoalcouncil[dot]org.
Proactive landowners
Jim Schmid of Schmid & Co., Inc (attendee of the SMCRA Workshop) offers a look at proactive landowners making an impact. This not only applies to Marcellus Shale gas drilling, but also to longwall and surface mining.
-Rosie
Bopper Minton Facebook Page
See Bopper Minton’s photos of coal dust devastation on his Facebook page.
“Like” CCC on Facebook and get updates!
Get updates on CCC’s activities and connect with others! “Like” our Facebook page!
Victory!
Check out a video and story on a citizens’ suit victory against the GenOn Conemaugh Coal Plant here!
Summary: Citizens win a suit against GenOn for more than 8,000 Clean Water Act violations. GenOn agrees to pay $3.75 million!
Link suggested by John Dawes of Foundation for PA Watersheds.
-Rosie
*** Update: Saturday, July 29, 2:00 PM ***
2 new files added to the Documents section:
- II. A: Requirement to obtain a permit
- I. D: Federalism and access to federal courts
New Gallery
Check out photos of the SMCRA Training workshop by clicking on the “Gallery” tab above!
-Rosie
***Update: 4:30 PM, 7/28***
There are new documents available in the Documents section of the blog. These are available in Section III C & IV B as well as Section XIII C & D ( from instructor Pat McGinley). There are a total of 8 new files.
-Rosie
*** Updates, 11:30 AM, July 28***
There are 2 new documents available in the “Documents” section:
1) Materials for Section XII: Petitions for Designating Lands Unsuitable for Coal Mining
2) Scenario for community organizing role play (will be provided in hard copy)
-Rosie
