Stanly County Receives Award for Yadkin Fight
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have received a 2009 Governor’s Conservation Award from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. The award specifically recognizes Stanly County for environmental protection leadership in its opposition to Alcoa’s (APGI) efforts to obtain a new... - March 21, 2010
N.C. Water Rights Applauds Gov. Perdue’s Support of State Recapture for Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
The N.C. Water Rights Coalition (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending Gov. Bev Perdue for filing evidence on September 18, 2009, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in opposition to a 50-year licensing renewal request by Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. (“Alcoa”) for the Yadkin... - September 26, 2009
N.C. 8th Congressional District Democratic Delegation Endorses Resolution
The N.C. Water Rights Coalition (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending representatives of the state’s 8th Congressional District Democratic delegation who unanimously endorsed a resolution supporting the efforts of the State of North Carolina to recapture the public’s water rights for... - June 04, 2009
NCACC Adopts Resolution Urging Environmental Review Commission to Study Yadkin Licensing Options
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the state’s Environmental Review Commission (ERC) study to examine the effects of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project relicensing on issues vital to North Carolina’s future clean water supply. - August 28, 2008
New Poll Indicates North Carolina Voters Strongly Favor Public Control of Water in the Yadkin River Basin
In a poll commissioned by the North Carolina Water Rights Committee to gauge public opinion regarding Alcoa’s efforts for renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River Basin in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”),... - July 09, 2008
Stanly County Commissioners Rebut Alcoa Poll on the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
In its latest attempt in its struggle to secure renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”), the multinational firm Alcoa has commissioned a poll that it claims shows that... - July 02, 2008
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor and Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Beverly Perdue Calls on FERC to Delay Alcoa Relicensing
Democratic gubernatorial nominee and current N.C. Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing... - June 11, 2008
Union County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
The Union County Commissioners have publicly announced their support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a renewed 50-year license from the Federal Energy Resources Commission (“FERC”) to control, manage and exploit the Yadkin... - June 06, 2008
Anson County Requests State’s Leadership in Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
The Anson County Commissioners have publicly announced their support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a renewed 50-year license from the Federal Energy Resources Commission (“FERC”) to control, manage and exploit the Yadkin... - June 01, 2008
Stanly County Commissioners Announce Opposition to Alcoa’s Use of Public Water as Free Source of Fuel
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have announced their opposition to having public water in North Carolina used by Alcoa as a free source of fuel. The announcement comes in light of an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by Alcoa for a 50-year license to control,... - May 02, 2008
Centralina Council of Governments Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) has publicly announced its support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in... - April 23, 2008
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Opposes Alcoa Relicensing
Justice Bob Orr, Republican candidate for North Carolina Governor, has publicly announced his opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in North Carolina. Justice Orr... - April 18, 2008
Cabarrus County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
Stanly County Commissioners announce that they have received support from the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners in the opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in... - April 12, 2008
North Carolina Governor Calls on FERC to Delay Alcoa Relicensing
Governor Michael F. Easley has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers... - April 10, 2008
Stanly County Releases Podcast Discussing Benefits of Recapturing the Yadkin River
Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - April 02, 2008
Davidson County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
Stanly County Commissioners announced today that they have received support from the Davidson County Board of Commissioners in the opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - March 27, 2008
Stanly County Releases Podcast Urging North Carolinians to Recapture Their Water from a Multinational Private Corporation
Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - March 24, 2008