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Environmental Groups Sue EPA on Deficient Cooling Water Intake Rule


New EPA regulation fails to set a cooling water intake standard for protecting aquatic species NEW YORK (September 2, 2014) – A coalition of environmental...

Coal Ash Chronicles


It’s been a big year for the Waterkeeper fight to clean up our lakes and rivers that are being polluted by toxic coal ash from old, dirty power plants....

People’s Climate March

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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We will be meeting at 72nd and Central Park West for the People’s Climate March. Wear blue and join us! On Sunday, September 21, world leaders will...

New EPA National Beach Guidance


July 31, 2014 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new National Beach Guidance for coastal and Great Lakes states to...

Bomb Trains: The Crude Gamble of Oil by Rail


Waterkeepers are already too familiar with the threat of transporting oil by rail, often through communities and along rivers that sustain human, animal...

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Duke Energy Claims Dan River Cleanup Complete


Waterkeeper Alliance, North Carolina Riverkeepers, and local residents reacted with shock and outrage to the announcement from Duke Energy yesterday that...

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Claims of Dan River Clean-up by Duke Energy Proven False


Tens of Thousands of Tons of Coal Ash Still Plainly Evident in Dan River Sediment Photos available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZMx3P2 Raleigh, North Carolina...

Swimmable Water Weekend 2014

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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We have just enjoyed another successful “Swimmable Water Weekend 2014” with a record number of Swimmable Water Challenge participants who took...

Statement on Proposed Farm Bill


Waterkeeper Alliance Statement on Proposed Farm Bill Confidentiality of Records Legislation Updated July 29, 2014 Raleigh, N.C.—A provision contained...

Stop Fracked Gas Exports – Cove Point and Beyond


In an age when the consequences of global warming become more apparent by the day, you might think that the fossil fuel industry would be striving to minimize...

Call for major changes to North Carolina coal ash bill


RALEIGH, NC – Environmental groups Appalachian Voices, Cape Fear Riverkeeper, Catawba Riverkeeper, Charlotte Environmental Action, Greenpeace, Haw Riverkeeper,...

Notice to Duke Energy: 3 Clean Water Act Violations from Coal Ash


CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Southern Environmental Law Center today gave notice to Duke Energy and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural...

Celebrating Waterkeeper Alliance’s 15th Anniversary

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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Waterkeeper Alliance staff joined Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as we rang in the NASDAQ opening bell to celebrate our 15th Anniversary. Mr. Kennedy took the...

Court Expands Public’s Right to Know about Power Plant Water Pollution


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Environmental groups are filing a complaint against the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to compel the agency to...

Waterkeeper files coal ash lawsuit in Florida near the Apalachicola River


Waterkeeper Alliance sues Gulf Power for leaking coal ash dump in Florida’s Apalachicola River TALLAHASSEE – Waterkeeper Alliance, Apalachicola...

Riverkeeper Statement on EPA Rule Perpetuates Unacceptable Status Quo


May 20, 2014 Statement by Riverkeeper, Inc. on Important New EPA Ruling Governing Power Plant Cooling Water Nation’s Largest Users of Freshwater Can...

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New DOT Order on Bakken Crude Rail Shipments Not Strong Enough


New DOT Emergency Order on Rail Shipments of Bakken Crude a Welcome but Overdue Step for Protection of First Responders and Environment CONTACT: Peter...

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McCrory’s Coal Ash Plan (CCAAP) a Failure


What CCAAP Can’t Do: Protect NC from Duke Energy Coal Ash   Raleigh—Late last night, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory released his so-called...

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4th Annual SPLASH Event Series Kickoff

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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Waterkeeper Alliance Announces 4th Annual SPLASH Series, Presented by Toyota Thousands of Americans Swim, Paddle and Clean Up Their Local Waterways To...

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Breaking from NC – Officials knew Cape Fear Plant Coal Ash Pond was Failing


March 26, 2014 Photos show North Carolina Regulators Missed Giant Crack in Dam after Duke Energy Dumped Toxic Coal Ash at Cape Fear Plant Second look...

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Maddow Closes Show with Waterkeepers [Video]


Polluters Take Note – The Waterkeepers Are Watching In the ongoing coverage of Duke Energy’s mishandling of coal ash throughout North Carolina,...

Community Rally in Eden for Dan River

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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Picnic for the Dan River: Eden community rallies after coal ash spill for World Water Day   Eden, NC — Speakers, residents and clean water...

Dan River Groups Seek Cleanup of Duke’s Coal Ash Pollution


Dan River Groups Seek Cleanup of Duke’s Coal Ash Pollution CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The Southern Environmental Law Center today filed motions to allow four...

Response to PED Virus Inadequate

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture to Take Action on Carcass Disposal from Deadly PED Hog Virus Commissioner Troxler’s Response to Inquiry on...

Duke Energy Caught Dumping Toxic Wastewater Into Cape Fear River


Duke Energy Caught Dumping Wastewater from Toxic Coal Ash Lagoon into Cape Fear River Watershed Aerial surveillance photos show Duke pumping coal ash water...

Groups Target Illegal Swine Waste Discharges

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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March 14, 2014 Groups Take Aim at Wendell Murphy, Jr. and Murphy-Brown, for Illegal Swine Waste Discharges at Stantonsburg Facility Swine waste is commonly...

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Judge Rules Duke Must Take Immediate Action On Groundwater Contamination


Breaking: Judge Rules Duke Must Take Immediate Action to Eliminate Sources of Groundwater Contamination at Ash Ponds CHAPEL HILL, N.C.— A Wake County...

Potential Impact of PED Outbreak on Human Health

  • By: Waterkeeper Alliance
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New Video Shows Potential Impact of PED Outbreak on Human Health; Waterkeepers Ask N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture to Take Action on Hog Deaths, and...

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Duke Ash Pond Still Dumping into River


Ash pond still dumping while Duke begins ash removal from river Eden, NC – Waterkeeper Alliance and Yadkin Riverkeeper have obtained the results from...

Dan River Highly Toxic


Dan River Highly Toxic Due to Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill Waterkeepers’ Samples Show Disturbing Levels of Metals and other Contaminants   Photos...