September 2010

Mutant Fish - A puzzle in the water

September 29th, 2010
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By Claudia Lauer, The Sun News
Longtime Bucksport residents know every curve in the dirt road leading to the Bull Creek boat landing. On weekends in the spring and summer, many residents pile into boats and set lures for catfish, tying lines to the low-hanging trees on the muddy river banks.

NC judge sends dispute over Alcoa permit to trial

September 15th, 2010
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From AP News
A dispute that Alcoa Inc. needs resolved before it can get a new license to operate a series of hydropower dams in the state is headed to trial after a judge on Wednesday rejected requests for a quick decision.

Tales of the River - The Yadkin has shaped many lives

September 12th, 2010
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By Lisa O'Donnell, Winston-Salem Journal
The land just beyond the banks of the Yadkin River is peopled with farmers, immigrants, born-again Christians and everyday folks who cherish the simple joys of rural life.

Hearing on Alcoa Case Scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10

September 9th, 2010
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WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Students working in Duke’s Environmental Law & Policy Clinic under the supervision of its Director, Ryke Longest, have worked to assist client Yadkin Riverkeeper since the Spring Semester of 2009.

Is coal ash poisoning Charlotte-area drinking water?

September 7th, 2010
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By Rhiannon Bowman, Creating Loafing Charlotte
If you're like most people, you turn on lights and your collection of electronics without giving much thought to where electricity comes from or how it's created.

Naujoks's mission is to protect the Yadkin River

September 1st, 2010
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By Tim Bullard, Yadkin Ripple
Dean Naujoks is passionate about protecting the Yadkin River. His passion led him to his current commitment as the Yadkin Riverkeeper, which has given him a chance to make an impact on the long-term health of the river.