Concerned Burlington Neighbors: Burlington Surveys

A MAJORITY OF BURLINGTON RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS

OPPOSE GAS DRILLING

The 3 surveys taken by residents of Burlington in the last 5 years have all had similar results regarding drilling for natural gas. In each survey, many more people opposed drilling than supported it.

• In 2008 a survey was done by the Town of Burlington Planning Board. There were 430 responses or 46% of all residents. The results on the issue of drilling were 48% against and 12% for. There was no recorded result for unsure in that survey.

• In 2011 a survey was sent to all voters and landowners by the Concerned Burlington Neighbors. There were 478 responses returned. The results were 61% against drilling, 28% for drilling and 11% unsure.

• In March of 2012 the Town of Burlington Comprehensive Plan Committee included the drilling issue in their survey. There were 489 completed surveys returned, an impressive 48% of the total. There were 486 responses to question #9 “Would you like gas drilling in in Burlington?” The results were 51% against drilling, 27% for drilling and 22% unsure.

The Burlington Town Board has addressed the issue with a road protection law. The Town Board decided not to pursue a moratorium while a comprehensive plan is being drafted.

* The polling industry states that 27% is a good rate of return.
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High Volume Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing

Concerned Burlington Neighbors formed in July of 2011 over a discussion about the pro's and con's of "fracking" for natural gas. We are small farmers, business people, retired people, gardeners, artists, teachers, writers, people who fish and hunt and call the beautiful valleys and hills of Burlington home.

We sent out a survey to find out if we were alone in our concern about gas drilling. It turned out that although Burlington residents are quiet and respectful of their neighbors privacy, over 61% of those responding were against "Hydro-Fracturing / Gas Drilling in our Community" and that 11% were unsure. We have since held two informational meetings for the community, one with local experts presenting information about the “fracking” process. Our second meeting was a series of videos highlighting farmers and business people in Pennsylvania whose lives have been negatively impacted by the drilling.

We now attend Town Board meetings and have become involved in our town’s attempt to develop a comprehensive plan to protect our valuable resources. You may have noticed the weekly Wharton Valley Pennysaver ads with information about drilling. This website was launched to post announcements and share additional information we receive from a variety of sources. We hope that you find it helpful. Please join in our conversation.

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