Vermont Fix on Fracking
Vermont is the first state in the nation to approve an outright ban on fracking. Photo by Bill Baker on Flickr.
The Vermont Legislature passed and Governor Shumlin signed a bill that would prohibit fracking in Vermont. Lawmakers deliberated on a three-year moratorium but ultimately opted for a ban. LCC testified in favor of the legislation and strongly supported the prohibition. Fracking is a controversial gas extraction procedure that has been blamed for groundwater contamination in areas where it has been used. “We commend the legislature on this proactive measure to protect Vermont’s natural resources,” said Lori Fisher, LCC Executive Director. Vermont is the first state in the nation to approve an outright ban on fracking.
