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May 1, 2023

Published by Damascus Citizens at May 1, 2023

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A Remarkable DCS Accomplishment Related to the Whole Delaware Basin

Keeping drilling flow-back/wastewater (brine) out of the river valley and off our roads

DRBC clarifies waste rules in response to DCS challenge: ‘Conventional’ label no longer a loophole.

In January 2023, Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) filed a legal complaint …

April 30, 2023

Published by Damascus Citizens at April 30, 2023

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Agency Clarifies Frack Waste Ban in Delaware River Watershed

Sued by DCS, the DRBC agreed to clarify their regulations to make clear that wastewater from all fracking sites, not just unconventional gas wells, is banned in the Basin.
By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press, April 28, 2023

An environmental group …

January 11, 2023

Published by Damascus Citizens at January 11, 2023

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DCS Requests Court to Void DRBC Wastewater Exemptions

UPDATED April 23: The DRBC filed a motion to dismiss the DCS complaint (see below), which DCS has voluntarily accepted. Why has DCS accepted? Because the DRBC has conceded 90% of what we were asking for, without us having to …

July 20, 2022

Published by Damascus Citizens at July 20, 2022

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Riverfest 2022 – July 24 in Narrowsburg, NY

Come to Riverfest 2022, Sunday, July 24, in Narrowsburg, NY from 10 am to 4 pm.

Join DCS at Riverfest 2022 in Narrowsburg, NY on Sunday, July 24. We will have up to date information on the fight to keep …

June 13, 2022

Published by Damascus Citizens at June 13, 2022

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DEP Advises 18 Municipalities: Road Dumping of Drilling Waste is Illegal And Considered Waste Disposal

PA municipalities received letters because they were locations where conventional drilling operators reported they disposed of their wastewater by indiscriminately dumping it on dirt and gravel roads.
By David E. Hess, PA Environment Digest Blog, May 31, 2022

On April …