Category Archives: Community Organization, Politics and History

Beartooths mixer draws packed crowd in Billings

Posted on February 14, 2014 by davidjkatz

Report from an attendee at the mixer in Billings last night: Nearly 100 supporters of the Beartooth Front packed the Fieldhouse Cafe in Billings on Thursday to protect the Beartooths against irresponsible oil and gas drilling. The event was sponsored … Continue reading →

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Energy Corporation of America violations (actual report)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by davidjkatz

Last week I posted information about Energy Corporation of America and it’s record of violations and fines in Pennsylvania. I posted a link to a page on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection web site so you could generate the … Continue reading →

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The Northern Plains Resource Council will hold a mixer Thursday evening February 13 to talk about efforts to prevent oil and gas development in the Beartooth Front. Called “For the Love of the Beartooths,” the mixer will be held at … Continue reading →

Posted on February 11, 2014 by davidjkatz | Leave a comment

Energy Corporation of America (ECA), which recently announced plans to drill 50 wells along the Beartooth Front and promised to bring “the Bakken to the Big Horns [and the Beartooths] … and fundamentally change these areas the way it has … Continue reading →

Posted on February 7, 2014 by davidjkatz | 15 Comments

I received comments from a number of people who went to last night’s Petroleum Forum at the Elks Club in Red Lodge. A quick summary follows. People who attended are welcome to describe their experiences in the comments below. The … Continue reading →

Posted on January 31, 2014 by davidjkatz | 11 Comments

Video: The effects of oil and gas drilling on water quality

Posted on January 30, 2014 by davidjkatz

https://vimeo.com/69253030 On Tuesday I posted a reader’s report from last week’s water testing seminar in Lewistown. This video lecture looks at the issue of water from a different standpoint: what we know and don’t know about the risks to water quality … Continue reading →

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Report from the water testing seminar in Lewistown

Posted on January 28, 2014 by davidjkatz

A reader attended the water testing seminar in Lewistown last Wednesday and provided a detailed report of the proceedings. His report was an eye opener for me. My key takeaways: It is absolutely essential for landowners to do baseline water … Continue reading →

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Montana Petroleum Forum at the Elks in Red Lodge, January 30

Posted on January 23, 2014 by davidjkatz

On January 30 there will be a panel on issues regarding petroleum exploration and development in Montana, at the Elks Lodge in Red Lodge from 6-8pm. The panel, sponsored by The Elks, will present on geological studies in Carbon County, … Continue reading →

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A report issued yesterday by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration shows that there is yet another reason Montana residents should be concerned about the proposed expansion of drilling along the Beartooth Front. According to the report, more … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2014 by davidjkatz | 3 Comments

There’s bipartisanship on drilling in Washington. Who knew? I don’t usually pay too much attention to what is going on at the federal level with regard to oil and gas drilling. I looked at the impact of oil and gas … Continue reading →

Posted on January 20, 2014 by davidjkatz | 6 Comments