May 2010

Statement from Dean Naujoks, Yadkin Riverkeeper

May 21st, 2010

Press releases

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The recent investigation being requested by the Secretary of State’s Office into Alcoa and President Larry Jones with High Rock Lake Association regarding potential lobbying conflicts (see attached letter below) prompted Yadkin Riverkeeper to release the following statement:

County severs ties with Fibrowatt

May 17th, 2010

In the press

By Meghann Evans, Mount Airy News
In a surprise vote that took place before presentations from Fibrowatt opponents last night, the Surry County Commissioners voted unanimously to stop negotiations with Fibrowatt and pursue other businesses for the Elkin site.

Yadkin Riverkeeper® Brings International Environmental Activist, Erin Brockovich, to Winston-Salem on June 29 to Address Sustainability and the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project

May 17th, 2010

Press releases

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Yadkin Riverkeeper® is bringing International environmental activist, Erin Brockovich, to Winston-Salem on Tuesday, June 29.

Details fuzzy on investigation into Alcoa and president of lake group

May 13th, 2010

In the press

By David Bodenheimer, The Dispatch
Yadkin Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks has requested an investigation by the Secretary of State into what he claims have been illegal lobbying practices on behalf of Alcoa by High Rock Lake Association President Larry Jones.

State Called to Investigate Alcoa and High Rock Lake Association President Larry Jones For Lobby Violations

May 6th, 2010

Press releases

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Senator Stan Bingham (Davidson) and Yadkin Riverkeeper® Dean Naujoks are requesting that the state investigate Larry Jones, president of the High Rock Lake Association (HRLA), for possibly lobbying illegally for Alcoa in the General Assembly in order to block legislation that would hold Alcoa accountable for its poor stewardship of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project, which the firm wants to control for another 50 years.