Press Releases

NYS DEC Rips Broadwater…Again

For the Second Time in Two Months DEC Tells Broadwater their Application is Incomplete and Project is damaging to the LI Sound

Albany, NY— Today, Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) officially filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with New York State agencies on all information and correspondence regarding the Broadwater proposal.

“We want to level the playing field and shine light on the real facts so the public knows the truth.  The public deserves the truth and unfortunately when it comes to multi-national, multi-billion dollar corporations, transparency is a foreign concept,” stated Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment. rit 

New York State is expected to issue their consistency ruling under the Coastal Zone Management Act, on the Broadwater proposal on February 12, 2008. Three weeks ago, Shell CEO, John Hofmeister and Governor Spitzer had a closed-door meeting that was kept quiet until inquiries were made by the press.  As a result of that meeting, Broadwater  launched a million dollar public relations campaign in New York and Connecticut.   CCE has learned that Broadwater is in secret negotiations with NYS to delay the ruling for several months past the Feb 12^th deadline. The FOIA request will expose any secrets documents and correspondence.

“What began as a fight to save the Long Island Sound has grown into a fight to save democracy.  A true democracy is where the people have a voice and can still influence government.  The fantasy of democracy is where Big Oil’s power, money and influence become more influential than the collective will of the public,” stated Adrienne Esposito, “If we lose this battle, we  lose our precious Long Island Sound and  we  lose hope in a system where the public can make a difference—that’s a lot to lose.”

“Environmental groups, civic groups, homeowners, lobstermen and fishermen, and nearly every single local, regional and state politician have vehemently opposed this reckless proposal to privatize a section of Long Island Sound.  Residents are hopeful that Governor Spitzer has heard their voices and will stand up for the public’s interests, not big oil’s money.  The FOIA request will reveal any last minute tricks that Shell Oil has up their sleeves,” said William Cooke, CCE’s Government Liaison Director.

“Shell and Trans Canada are using their money, power and influence to push New York State into ignoring the public and acting as an agent for Shell. We truly hope they're unsuccessful.  We hope the people’s Governor will continue to stand up for the people of New York,” concluded Esposito.

CCE is scheduled to meet with the Governor in Albany on Monday, February 11, 2008 to discuss Broadwater.

Immediate Release: January 23, 2008 Contact: Stephen Liss (518) 455-5787

SWEENEY BROADSIDES BROADWATER

NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IDENTIFY SERIOUS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM BROADWATER

Environmentalists view DEC letter as a positive omen Governor Spitzer is one step closer to squashing Broadwater.

Farmingdale – On December 21, 2007, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) sent a bluntly worded letter to Broadwater Energy outlining serious environmental and health concerns associated with the proposed Broadwater facility for Long Island Sound. Read more...

Citizens Campaign for the Environment Press Release of September 21, 2005
Senator Lieberman Lost at Sea--As Public Unites Against Broadwater

Long Island Pine Barrons Press Prease of September 6, 2005
September Press Hearings 2005

Fisher’s Island Conservancy joining the ABC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2005 | Read more...

Connecticut Representatives Join in Opposing LNG Facility in Long Island
Sound FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2005 | Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director Read more...

Long Island Pine Barrens Society... Long Island Environmental & Civic Leaders Demonstrate Against King Release date: June 15, 2005 Read more...

For Immediate Release: May 16, 2005 Contact: Tyson Slocum (202) 454-5191; Erica Hartman (202) 454-5174...Groups Say Liquefied Natural Gas Facility in Maryland Must Be Strongly Regulated

Letters from Michael J Caracciolo,Suffolk County Legislator, to Hilary Clinton, George Pataki, Chuch Schumer and Eliott Spitzer (4 pages)

LEGISLATOR CARACCIOLO SEEKS COUNTY REPRESENTATION AT FERC HEARINGS

CARACCIOLO SEEKS HELP IN STEMMING BROADWATER TIDE

ENVIRONMENTAL & CIVIC GROUPS OPPOSE GAS PROJECT: Huge Coalition Will Fight “Broadwater” Liquid Natural Gas Facility in L.I. Sound
Dozens of Organizations Involved: Proposal Called “Shoreham of the Decade”

OFFICIALS OPPOSE BROADWATER LNG PLAN: State, County & Town Officials Cite Safety & Environmental Concerns

BROADWATER FOES SUPPORT RIVERHEAD TOWN BOARD OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED LIQUEFIED GAS PROJECT: Civic Leaders & Residents Will Rally at Town Hall

NEWSDAY: Broadwater project gets stiff review in Albany: NY State Senator: "Are we building bomb in LI Sound?"

NEWSDAY: Local, federal officials spar over locating LNG terminals By Lolita C. Baldor

The Affiliated Brookhaven Civic Organization (ABCO) opposes the Broadwater Energy Project proposing a liquid natural gas storage and regasification unit (FSRU) located in the Long Island Sound nine miles off the Wading River shoreline.

Station may be Sound and fury

Contested Sound gas terminal proposal stays alive

(2/13/05) Long Island Sound: New war on the sound by Dan Fagan, Newsday Staff Writer

New Government report finds LNG barge will pose extensive risk (Citizen's Campaign for the Environment, Adrienne Esposito)

BISHOP SUPPORTS LAWSUIT TO MAINTAIN LOCAL CONTROL OVER APPROVAL OF LNG PLATFORMS... California Case Could Set Precedent on Broadwater