Enough coal ash to fill 73 Olympic-sized swimming pools spews into Dan River. Where to begin…there’s so much to report in this big mess. On February 3, Duke Energy announced that a drainage pipe under the 27-acre coal ash pit at their Dan River plant in Eden, North Carolina had broken and was discharging coal … Continue reading
The North Carolina legislature is considering a law that would expand the allowable “compliance boundaries” for contamination at Riverbend Steam Station and other coal-fired power plants in the state. What this means is that Duke Energy would be able to legally contaminate a much larger area than they are currently allowed to by state law. … Continue reading
In the past few months I’ve had many conversations with people in the Mountain Island Lake community about coal ash. And I’ve noticed a common theme. I frequently get the response: “Well, the ponds are heavily regulated,” or “Those ash ponds are regulated by the Federal Government.” When questioned further it’s clear the folks are … Continue reading
Rick Gaskins, Executive Director and Catawba Riverkeeper will speak to our group this Thursday evening, July 19th at 7pm at Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church in the basement education room. Rick wil talk about the future of Riverbend Steam Station on Mountain Island Lake and the 68 acres of coal ash ponds. This will be a great opportunity … Continue reading
