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May 16, 2013, No comments

State water quality officials are still considering whether to fine MSD for the spill, which is likely the largest one documented by the wastewater treatment facility in the last 20 years.

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State clean water trust fund cut to lowest level yet

May 16, 2013, No comments

WNC supporters say short-changing a program that’s been a boost to the region’s economy and conservation efforts is the wrong move.

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Clean Water Management Trust Fund in WNC: Grant totals and key projects

May 16, 2013, No comments

The Clean Water Management Trust Fund has distributed more than $200 million in grants throughout the 18 westernmost counties of the state. Inside: A ...

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Special Report: Water quality on the French Broad River

May 1, 2013, No comments

As more is learned about the Tuesday wastewater spill on the French Broad River, our ongoing special report on the French Broad River, begun last July ...

  • The smoke stacks of the Progress Energy power plant in Skyland are as large up close as far away. The left stack is no longer in use, while the one on the right is responsible for burning the coal used to power all of Progress Energy's Western North Carolina customers. Katie Bailey/Carolina Public Press
    Power plant contamination ruling could come in December
    November 14, 2012, No comments

    A complaint with the N.C. Environmental Management Commission by a collection of environmental groups -- many with offices in Asheville -- asks state regulators to take more aggressive action to clean up groundwater contamination from aroun ...