October 2010

Yadkin Riverkeeper Plans Annual Meeting in Elkin

October 22nd, 2010
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Pensacola, Florida-area Coastkeeper to speak on BP Oil Spill Disaster
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Yadkin Riverkeeper®, a non-profit organization committed to protecting the Yadkin River Basin, will hold its annual meeting in Elkin this year. Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery will host the event on Friday, October 29. Yadkin Riverkeeper members, stakeholders, and area residents concerned about the well-being of the Yadkin River are invited to attend.

Alcoa Saga Part 2: Stanly County vs. Alcoa

October 13th, 2010
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By Keith T. Barber, Yes! Weekly
Alcoa’s Old Brick Landfill rises above the waters of Badin Lake. According to a 2008 NC Department of Water Quality report, Alcoa discovered contaminated groundwater seepage at two of its landfill sites, including Old Brick Landfill. Pollutants of concern include aluminum, fluoride, cyanide, chlorine and arsenic.

The New Oil

October 8th, 2010
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by Jeneen Interlandi, Newsweek
Losing Our Lakes: Precious Resources at Risk
Sitka, Alaska, is home to one of the world’s most spectacular lakes. Nestled into a U-shaped valley of dense forests and majestic peaks, and fed by snowpack and glaciers, the reservoir, named Blue Lake for its deep blue hues, holds trillions of gallons of water so pure it requires no treatment.

Announcing Our New Website!

October 5th, 2010
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Thanks to the savvy business sense and creative input of Kilpatrick Design, the brand new Yadkin Riverkeeper website is now online. You’ll find news, events, issue information, ways to get involved, and so much more—all driven by the striking impact of Christine Rucker’s inspiring photography. Don’t just sit there, go to www.yadkinriverkeeper.org and see for yourself.

Cleanup nearly complete at Alcoa's former Vancouver smelter

October 5th, 2010
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OLYMPIA, WA – The documents defining the end of cleanup at Alcoa’s former aluminum smelter in Vancouver are now available for public review.