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Commenting on Coal Ash Pond Discharges

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Our Catawba River - our drinking water supply - deserves absolute assurances that the four coal ash ponds along its banks will be cleaned-out, lined, monitored and closed for usage as soon as possible. Also, the discharges from these ponds should not be permitted to discharge a "laundry list" of heavy metals above state water quality standards any longer. This comment period will end on May 28. The Catawba is no place for the discharge and dangers of coal ash wastes.

Step One- View the draft discharge permits below.  Marshall Outfall 001

Lake Norman- Marshall Steam Station, NC0004987, draft permit.

Mtn. Island- Riverbend Steam Station, NC0004961, draft permit.

Lake Wylie- Allen Steam Station, NC0004979, draft permit.


Step Two- Write a comment letter which includes: (1) your name and address, (2) permit number in subject line, (3) your concern for the protection of the Catawba River, (4) comment points from the providing sheets below, (5) request for a public hearing in your local community. At least, request a public hearing regarding the coal ash pond in your local community. See an example/template of a comment letter by clicking here.

2009-07-25 Flight Jeff Cravotta 124-compressedX2.jpgClick here for Talking Points for Marshall Steam Station, NC0004987.

Click here for Talking Points for Riverbend Steam Station, NC0004961.

Click here for Talking Points for Allen Steam Station, NC0004979.

 


Step Three- Address an envelope to Surface Water Protection Section, Point Source Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 26799-1617. Or select the email address for the correct Steam Station. 

Email for Marshall Steam Station, sergei.chernikov@ncdenr.gov

Email for Riverbend Steam Station, sergei.chernikov@ncdenr.gov

Email for Allen Steam Station, gil.vinzani@ncdenr.gov 

 

2009-07-25 Flight Jeff Cravotta- Allen Compressed small.jpgStep Four- Mail or email your comments and requests for public hearings.  Please contact Catawba Riverkeeper David Merryman at david@catawbariverkeeper.org with questions as well as copies of your comment letters and requests for public hearings. 


These permits can have a profound impact within our Catawba River basin. Our River needs your help- Please provide comments and make requests for public hearings in your area!! You and your River deserve more than one public hearing regarding these discharge permits.

 

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Lake James: 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. - 4794 E. Shores Dr., Morganton, NC.

Lake Hickory & Lake Rhodhiss: 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. - 320 Mauney Hall at Lenoir-Rhyne College 

Lake Norman: 4th Thursday - East Lincoln Fire Department on South Pilot Knob Road off Hwy. 16.

Mountain Island Lake: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. - Cooks Presbyterian Church

Lake Wylie: 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. - T-Bones on the Lake 

Lake Wateree: 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. - Dutchman Creek Fire Dept. 

Please check the calendar section of the website to verify the meeting time and location.

News
Jan 30, 2012 Catawba River One of Top 10 Endangered Places in the South
On January 26, 2012, the Southern Environmental Law Center announced its annual list of the Top 10 Endangered Places in the Solutheastern U.S. The Catawba-Wateree River was back on the list as the 3rd most endangered place in the Southeast because of the threats from coal ash, power plant water use and unnecessary reservoirs.
Jan 26, 2012 Soil runoff from Target project still damaging stream
Catawba Riverkeeper volunteers have been closely monitoring the development of the new Target store near Cox Road and I-85. This project required moving a large portion of a hillside and rerouting a stream. As reported in the article, it is questionable about whether it is feasible to limit sedimentation in the short-term and whether the site will be stable over the long term.
Jan 18, 2012 Catawba Riverkeeper Files Lawsuit Against SCE&G
On January 12, 2012, The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Catawba Riverkeeper, filed a lawsuit against SCE&G to require a cleanup of coal ash ponds with a long history of leakage.
Jan 07, 2012 Coal Ash Dumping on the Rise
The Environmental Integrity Project reports that toxic coal ash dumping on the rise in the South.
Dec 15, 2011 Concerns Raised Again About Coal Ash Pond on Wateree River
Coal ash pervasive: 2 billion pounds of power plant waste gets in ponds, landfills in SC.
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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is a proud member of EarthShare North Carolina, River Network, the North Carolina Conservation Network, and the Waterkeeper Alliance.  EarthShare North Carolina makes it possible for employees to support the environment through workplace giving programs.  River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country.  The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment.  The Waterkeeper Alliance is a worldwide network of advocates for protection of our water resources.  For more information about these organizations or to inquire about enrolling your employer in EarthShare NC, please contact CRF@catawbariverkeeper.org.

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