Check out the article in the New York Times  about last week’s protest by Rising Tide North Texas in Fort Worth against gas drilling.

About 40-50 protesters marched through the streets in Downtown Fort Worth to voice concerns and anger over continuing gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing.  Rising Tide North Texas members from the University of North Texas, residents of Hurst, residents of Fort Worth, residents of Denton, and others participated in the march.

“…Clean Air… Now!” and “…Clean Water… Now!” were among the chants.   A Fort Worth mother holding her toddler spoke at the Range Resources Headquarters about her concerns over her daughter’s new respiratory problems that require daily nebulizer treatments.  She is convinced that the air quality problems from drilling are contributing to poor health.

A Denton resident spoke about how the local City Council approved a gas drilling site near residences despite the opposition by local residents.  Texas State law permits such decisions and she believes that the laws need to be changed.

There is a growing interest to coordinate efforts of all gas drilling community groups across the Barnett Shale.

Here is one article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram the mentions the March as well as a YouTube video.

If you didn’t attend the Gasland Screening at UNT, here is a reminder about the upcoming protest in Fort Worth against Gas Drilling.
It is being organized by Rising Tide North Texas.

If anyone needs a ride there will be several cars meeting at 3pm in the parking lot behind the Wells Fargo Building, 122 East Hickory. All cars will be leaving at 3.30pm exactly in order to avoid traffic congestion.
Here is the Facebook link about the event:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=144953775567573

Wednesday, April 20 · 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Sundance Square – Downtown Fort Worth – Marching to Range Resources Headquarters

Corner of E 2nd St and Main St

Fort Worth, TX

Please spread the word.

Hope to see you there!