IMPACTS OF NATURAL GAS EXPLORATION

Two Presentations on the Impacts of Gas Exploration
Monday, January 12, 2009
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Tioga Central High School Auditorium (click here for directions)
27 5th Avenue
Tioga, NY 13845

"Surface Impact Considerations for Forest and Farmland"
Brett Chedzoy

Brett is a Regional Extension Forester in Natural Resources for the South Central NY Ag Team (Chemung, Tioga, Tompkins, Schuyler and Cortland Counties). He is also a livestock farmer on 200 acre family farm in Watkins Glen,
where he is on his second gas lease and in 1995 had a large NYSEG pipeline built on his farm.


"Economic and Social impacts from Natural Gas Development"
Jeffrey Jacquet

Jeffrey has spent the last 4 years consulting to local governments on the impacts of natural gas development in the state of Wyoming. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Sociology. Mr. Jacquet recently relocated to Ithaca, NY for his wife's educational pursuits and is currently consulting for Cornell University and Penn State University. He will also be teaching Sociology Classes this spring.

IOGA TO HOST PUBLIC FORUM 1/7/09

The Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York

to Host Public Information Forum

Meeting will provide facts on all facets of natural gas exploration

Lakeview, NY -- The Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York (IOGA-NY) will host a public information forum in response to community concerns regarding potential natural gas exploration in New York State.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 7

Broome County Community College

Cafeteria

Upper Front Street (NY Route 11)

Binghamton, NY

Industry professionals will provide details on the history of natural gas production in New York State, land leasing, the drilling process, and then participate in a question and answer session.

"Our goal is to help clarify misconceptions and provide accurate information on the natural gas exploration process," said Brad Gill, Executive Director of IOGA-NY. "Natural gas exploration is not new to New York. Our member companies have been drilling here for decades and have an exceptional track record on environmental compliance and safety standards."

"At a time of financial hardship, we have the chance to provide an energy resource not only for our state, but nationwide," said Gill. "This tremendous resource will yield new economic development opportunities, create substantial job growth and reduce our reliance on others by giving us our own low-cost energy source. This is such an exciting time for New York -- we must embrace this opportunity, not shy away from it."

For additional information on natural gas exploration, as well as an up-to-date listing of the association's public meeting schedule, please visit IOGA-NY's informational web blog: www.marcellusfacts.com.

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IOGA-NY is a trade association founded in 1980 to protect, foster and advance the common interests of oil and gas producers, professionals and related industries in the State of New York. IOGA-NY takes great pride in its commitment to members and their local communities.

Informational Meeting on Gas Rush in Tioga Co.

Gain Insight into the Future of the Natural Gas Rush on Tioga County
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Candor High School Auditorium (click here for directions)
1 Academy Street
Candor, NY 13743

County officials from Bradford County, PA traveled to Wise County, TX to understand what the future environmental, social, and economic impacts and benefits may be on their area in PA. Come and view a 30 minute video, hear their presentation and engage in a panel discussion with officials. This presentation could provide a glimpse of what the future may look like in the Southern Tier.

Panel members include:

Bradford County, PA officials John Lacey - pipeline specialist (retired from Ag and Markets) Wendy Walsh - Soil and Water Conservation District Ashur Terwilliger - President of the Chemung County Farm Bureau PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is open to the public, State and local government officials, municipalities, and business leaders are strongly encouraged to attend this informative presentation.