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On His 100th Birthday, George Mitchell Would Have Been Astounded by What His Fracking Technology has Wrought
Texas is the only energy-producing state without systematic laws, regulations or incentives to protect land resources and surface owners from damages caused by energy development.
As Oil Field Workers Flood Balmorhea with RVs, the Small Community’s Economy is Revitalized
Fears that closure of the famous Balmorhea State Park pool would hurt the local economy have been calmed by the influx of new oil workers.
Coalition to Conserve Big Bend with Responsible Energy
The Big Bend region is considered one of the most biodiverse in the Western Hemisphere, while also sitting in one of the most energy-intensive areas of the world — and experts say if that energy is not developed responsibly, the sustainability of the region and its resources could be at risk.
Still in its infancy, the Respect Big Bend Coalition — a communal collaboration — was formed to ensure Big Bend's resources are conserved while the benefits of energy development remain maximal.
New Initiative Strives To Inspire Responsible Energy Development In The Big Bend
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, along with other partners, hopes to protect the Big Bend region from encroaching energy development by creating a new initiative called the Respect Big Bend Coalition.
Its purpose is to work with West Texas communities along with energy companies to ensure natural resources in Brewster, Presidio and Davis counties are developed responsibly.
Can George Mitchell's Legacy Save Texas' Last Frontier?
Fracking pioneer George Mitchell might just protect Texas' last wild place from the industry he helped revitalize.
Respect Big Bend Coalition Formed
The West Texas energy sprawl is continuing to expand, with little sign of stopping, and in response, a new coalition has been formed in hopes to mitigate the environmental impact that development could have on the Big Bend region.
This Technology Could Reduce Flaring Pollution In The Permian Basin
Turbines would use excess gas from drilling sites to power fracking equipment.
Foundation's Goal is to Respect Big Bend Country
The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation will offer a press briefing on Thursday, May 2 at 10:30 am in advance of George Mitchell being honored posthumously that evening by the Petroleum Museum….
The briefing is of particular importance to those who live and love far West Texas, an area the Mitchells have fought to protect through their family foundation, the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation….
Respect Big Bend Country is a public campaign and regional planning process—a collective impact model that the Mitchell Foundation is confident can maximize the benefits of responsible energy development while conserving natural and cultural resources.
A Sneak Preview of “The Long Game”
The producers of The Rational Middle of Energy, in collaboration with the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, will introduce “The Long Game,” a short-documentary series that addresses energy development's impact in the greater Big Bend region of far West Texas, and what is being done to minimize impact to landowners and communities and conserve this unique area's natural resources.
This Land is Your Land: The U.S. Energy Landscape
A recent Bloomberg article (Here’s How America Uses Its Land) broke down how the United States is carving up the 1.9 billion-acre land mass of 48 contiguous states into a collage of cities, farms, forests, and pastures that we use to feed ourselves, and create value for business and recreational use.