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About davidjkatz

The Moses family has lived on the Stillwater River since 1974, when George and Lucile Moses retired and moved to the Beehive from the Twin Cities. They’re gone now, but their four daughters (pictured at left, on the Beehive) and their families continue to spend time there, and have grown to love the area. This blog started as an email chain to keep the family informed about the threat of increased fracking activity in the area, but the desire to inform and get involved led to the creation of this blog.

More on water testing education, in person and online

Posted on June 3, 2014 by davidjkatz

Water testing seminar in Red Lodge Don’t forget to register for the water testing seminar in Red Lodge on Thursday, June 5, at the Carbon County Fairgrounds at 7:00 pm. The event is jointly sponsored by the Carbon County Resource Council and Montana State University Extension. You … Continue reading →

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Reducing the risk in oil and gas drilling

Posted on June 2, 2014 by davidjkatz

One of the half-truths that fracking proponents like to put forward is, “There’s nothing new about fracking. It’s proven technology that’s been around for over half a century.” That’s true — as far as it goes. What they fail to say … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss it — water testing seminar in Red Lodge, June 5 at 7pm

Posted on May 30, 2014 by davidjkatz

Many people ask what they can do to protect their property from potential oil drilling in the area. My response is always to do everything they can to make sure their water is protected. The single most important way to … Continue reading →

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From time to time we talk about Donald Rumsfeld’s concept of “unknown unknowns,” the things we don’t know that we don’t know. When we look at oil and gas drilling in people’s back yards, which has become common since the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 29, 2014 by davidjkatz | 12 Comments

Announcing the second Rex Tillerson Fracking Hypocrite Award

Posted on May 28, 2014 by davidjkatz

We here at Preserve the Beartooth Front are pleased to announce the second recipient — co-recipients actually — of the Rex Tillerson Fracking Hypocrite Award. The Award is a 160-foot water tower, engraved with Rex Tillerson’s photo, delivered to the … Continue reading →

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A personal story: Michelle Thomas, Williston, North Dakota

Posted on May 27, 2014 by davidjkatz

“A lot of single people are having difficulty.” -Michelle Thomas Telling personal storiesThe oil and gas boom has been underway for a number of years in many locations across North America, and there are now a lot of stories about … Continue reading →

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Mayflies, wastewater and the health of our natural water sources

Posted on May 26, 2014 by davidjkatz

The life of the mayfly is one of nature’s amazing stories. They spend their first three years under water in the larval stage, and then emerge for a quick but eventful run as adults, with wings and reproductive organs but … Continue reading →

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What does David Letterman’s retirement mean to the Beartooth Front?

Posted on May 23, 2014 by davidjkatz

This is a blog about oil and gas drilling along the Beartooth Front, so we tend to be a little light on entertainment news. But it’s Friday and this has been a busy week, so today we’re going to take a … Continue reading →

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A personal story: the Mogen family, Douglas, Wyoming

Posted on May 22, 2014 by davidjkatz

“The noise was thunderous. It shook our walls. It shook our vehicles as we drove by. You couldn’t have open windows when you drove by the flares.”                                   -Kristi Mogen Telling personal storiesThe oil and gas boom has been underway … Continue reading →

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Great news today from the Northern Plains Resource Council (NPRC). Water stealing from the gravel pit at the well site in Belfry has been stopped by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). The agency has informed the … Continue reading →

Posted on May 21, 2014 by davidjkatz | 12 Comments