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Whose water is it anyway!?
Keith T. Barber
keith@yesweekly.com.
Jan 19, 2010

Give back the Yadkin, dammit
Bob Geary
rjgeary@mac.com
November 18, 2009

Focus on issues regarding Yadkin River Hydroelectric Project
November 10, 2009

FERC denies APGI petition
October 23, 2009

Alcoa suffers setback in Yadkin River license
By Julie Rose
October 20, 2009

Walser letter to FERC upsets lake association
By Heather J. Smith
The Dispatch
October 19, 2009

Alcoa slams Gov. Perdue over FERC filing
Ken Elkins
Triangle Business Journal
October 08, 2009

Alcoa says NC claims on dams unique, irrelevant
By EMERY P. DALESIO
Associated Press
October 06, 2009

Yadkin Riverkeeper Files Brief With FERC Against Alcoa Relicensing for the Yadkin Hydroelectric

Gov. Perdue takes on Alcoa
By Jim Lisk, Editor
September 23, 2009

APNewsBreak: NC details its running of Yadkin dams
By EMERY P. DALESIO
Associated Press
September 21, 2009

N.C. explains it should run Yadkin dams, not Alcoa
By Emery P. Dalesio
Associated Press
September 21, 2009

It's time N.C. recovered Yadkin River hydro plants
August 06, 2009

Panel of NC lawmakers OK Yadkin River dams bill
The Associated Press
August 05, 2009

New Study Links PCBs From Alcoa With Those Found In Badin Lake Fish
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com
PR Firms Raleigh, NC
August 05, 2009

Citizens turn out in favor of legislation
July 10, 2009

Alcoa protests NC permit for Yadkin River
The Associated Press
July 08, 2009

Alcoa protests state Yadkin permit
By Bruce Henderson
bhenderson@charlotteobserver.com
July 07, 2009

Commissioners seek House support for bill
July 06, 2009

Alcoa doesn't own rivers
Dean Naujoks
Yadkin Riverkeeper
June 11, 2009

Cook column: Yadkin's fate sets off flood of emotions
By Elizabeth Cook
editor@salisburypost
Salisbury Post
May 31, 2009

Perdue, Alcoa and the jobs
Jack Betts
jbetts@charlotteobserver.com
May 31, 2009

Judge puts hold on Alcoa permit
May 28, 2009

Alcoa permit blocked
By Michael Hewlett
JOURNAL REPORTER
May 28, 2009

Judge blocks agency's Alcoa water permit
By Emery P. Dalesio
Associated Press
May 28, 2009

Alcoa relicensing blocked
Charlotte Business Journal
May 28, 2009

NC judge blocks agency's water permit to Alcoa
By EMERY P. DALESIO
AP Business Writer
May 27, 2009

Yadkin Riverkeeper appeals Alcoa permit
By Bruce Henderson
bhenderson@charlotteobserver.com
May 15, 2009

NC advocate for Yadkin River contests Alcoa permit
The Associated Press
May 15, 2009

N.C. Water Rights Coalition Protests Division Of Water Quality’s Certification For Alcoa On The Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
May 11, 2009

Public v. Private: Power Struggle for the Yadkin
Julie Rose
May 13, 2009

Yadkin Riverkeeper Will Contest Alcoa 401 Water Quality Permit
May 12, 2009

Recapturing river resource isn't a 'taking'
By Nancy McFarlane
For the Salisbury Post
May 11, 2009

DENR Fails To Examine Significant Environmental Issues Associated With Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
Ryal Curtis
MMI Associates, Inc
May 09, 2009

Alcoa draws closer to Yadkin River license
Julie Rose
May 08, 2009

Legislators hear from residents
By Tammy Dunn
May 08, 2009

State grants permit to Alcoa
By Michael Hewlett
Journal Reporter
May 07, 2009

State issues water quality certification with conditions to Alcoa
May 07, 2009

NC agency puts conditions on Alcoa certification
The Associated Press
May 07, 2009

Alcoa wins water permit for Yadkin
By Bruce Henderson
bhenderson@charlotteobserver.com
May 07, 2009

NC agency puts conditions on Alcoa certification
Associated Press Writer
By EMERY P. DALESIO
May 07, 2009

Congressman asks FERC to allow state to argue for Alcoa dams
May 07, 2009

State looks at Yadkin River dam control
May 07, 2009

Tuesday at the North Carolina General Assembly
The Associated Press
By Gary D. Robertson and Emery P. Dalesio.
May 05, 2009

NC Senate signals desire to control Alcoa dams
Associated Press Writer
BY EMERY P. DALESIO
May 05, 2009

In the middle of regional water fight
Charlotte Observer
By Kathy Nelson
April 24, 2009

Perdue granted last-minute chance to oppose Alcoa license on Yadkin
By Julie Rose
April 23, 2009

Catching up on Alcoa
April 21, 2009

State seeking control of dams
By Olivia Webb
April 17, 2009

Perdue's motion on river dispute OK'd
By Bruce Henderson
April 18, 2009

U.S. lets Perdue intervene in Yadkin fight
Charlotte Observer
April 18, 2009

Alcoa issues response to Gov. Perdue's motion on Yadkin Project
Staff Report
April 17, 2009

Perdue can intervene in Alcoa license
By Bruce Henderson
April 17, 2009

Senate panel endorses state takeover of Alcoa's Yadkin operation as lake association supports Alcoa
Salisbury Post
April 15, 2009

NC Senate panel wants body to hold Yadkin dams
Charlotte Observer
April 14, 2009

Valuable Resource: N.C. officials look askance at Alcoa's revenue of $44 million from selling power created by using the Yadkin River
Winston-Salem Journal
April 11, 2009

Taking a stance
Winston-Salem Journal
April 11, 2009

N.C. seeks to take over hydro project
Charlotte Observer
April 2, 2009

Perdue seeks emergency hearing on motion to intervene in dispute over Alcoa license
NewsChannel3
April 1, 2009

Yadkin's waters brew a fight
Charlotte Observer
March 29, 2009

N.C. bill seeks new operator on Yadkin
Lawmakers' plan calls for state-created trust to acquire and run Alcoa's hydroelectric project

Charlotte Observer
March 28, 2009

Commissioners Reiterate Position And Guiding Principals For Yadkin Hydro Project
PR News Now
March 18, 2009

Alcoa sues Stanly for records
Charlotte Observer
March 13, 2009

Yadkin Riverkeeper Calls On Public To Support Governor Perdue In Her Opposition To Alcoa's Relicensing Efforts
Business News
March 9, 2009

Governor questions Yadkin permit
Charlotte Observer
February 25, 2009

Concerns raised about PCB levels
Richmond County Daily Journal
February 17, 2009

PCBs taint fish caught in Badin Lake
Charlotte Observer
February 11, 2009

N.C. Water Rights Coalition Applauds Yadkin Riverkeeper Call For Alcoa To CleanUp Contamination At Badin Lake
Charlotte Observer
February 9, 2009

Councilor Heads Public Water Group
The News & Observer
February 4, 2009

Alcoa Receives Majority Opposition to 401 Request
Business Leader
January 23, 2009

Competitor Pressure for Yadkin Licence Looms for Alcoa
International Water Power & Dam Construction
January 21, 2009

N.C. Water Rights Coalition Announces State Trust Concept
Triangle Business Journal
January 6, 2009

Yadkin Riverkeeper says Alcoa must clean up contamination
Salisbury Post
January 6, 2009

2008 YEAR IN REVIEW - #3 - Alcoa, Stanly battle over water, power rights
Winston-Salem Journal
December 30, 2008

Yadkin gets a watchdog
Winston-Salem Journal
October 23, 2008

Commission begins study of Alcoa's plans for Yadkin River
Independent Tribune
October 22, 2008

Rowan joins call for state review of Alcoa's Yadkin River Project
Salisbury Post
August 27, 2008

NCACC Unanimously Adopts Resolution
Business Leader
August 26, 2008

Water belongs to the county's citizens
The Stanly News & Press
July 10, 2008

Government Officials Respond Directly To Survey's Distortions
Press Release - Stanly County Board of Commissioners
June 30, 2008

Control of plants at stake: State officials considering taking over from Alcoa Inc.
Winston-Salem Journal
June 30, 2008

Yadkin River: Stanly County leaders urge state to study wresting rights to river from aluminum giant Alcoa
Independent Tribune
June 29, 2008

N.C. Water Rights Coalition Now Accepting Donations
Carolina Newswire
June 9, 2008

(AMM) Alcoa water license bid draws N.C. protest
MetalBulletin
June 4, 2008

Union County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership Of The Yadkin River
Carolina Newswire
June 4, 2008

Anson County Requests State's Leadership In Opposing Private Ownership Of The Yadkin River
Carolina Newswire
June 1, 2008

Iredell County Adopts Resolution Opposing Alcoa's Private Ownership Of The Yadkin River
Carolina Business Connection
May 29, 2008

N.C. Water Rights Coalition Launches New Web Site
ClickPress
May 15, 2008

Centralina Council seeks delay on Alcoa hydro relicensing
Charlotte Business Journal
April 21, 2008

Gubernatorial candidate speaks out on relicensing issue, against Alcoa request
The Stanly News and Press
April 14, 2008

Easley requests delay on Alcoa hydro relicensing
Charlotte Business Journal
April 8, 2008

Stanly County Commissioners Rebut Alcoa Claims
PR Newswire
April 4, 2008

Protest over Alcoa water license
News 14
April 2, 2008

Takeover of Yadkin River dams proposed
The Courior-Tribune
March 31, 2008

Davidson County Questioning Company's Control Of Yadkin River
WXII News 12
March. 27, 2008

Davidson questions water use policies
News and Record
March. 26, 2008

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