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Why do we Need Waterkeepers?
 Waterkeeper Alliance is among the world’s fastest growing environmental organizations, with nearly 200 local Waterkeepers patrolling rivers, lakes and coastal waterways on six continents.  View this short video to learn more about the important role of Waterkeepers.  Then support your Waterkeeper today!

Waterkeeper Alliance from W2 Films on Vimeo.



Up to 79% of Oil from Gulf Spill Remains a Threat

A report released recently by the Georgia Sea Grant and the University of Georgia concludes that up to 79 percent of the oil released into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deepwater Horizon well has not been recovered and remains a threat to the ecosystem.  The report, authored by five prominent marine scientists, strongly contradicts media reports that suggest that only 25 percent of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill remains.  Read more.


The Real Story

In the wake of the UNC-TV Alcoa documentary debacle that finally catapulted the Yadkin Relicensing issue to statewide status, those of us working on this important issue are curious: When is the media going to zero in on Alcoa’s cyanide and PCB contamination that has poisoned the water, fish and people throughout the region?

Read more and view the "Smoking Gun" documents.


 
 
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