Taxonomy Archives: North Carolina
Federal Court Upholds Closure of the Tellico ORV Area to Protect Brook Trout
Rejecting a challenge from ORV enthusiasts, a federal judge today upheld U.S. Forest Service and conservation groups’ efforts to protect the Tellico River watershed in the Nantahala National Forest, i...
Groups challenge N.C. spotlighting of coyotes near endangered red wolves
Accidental shootings resulting in death or injury are a primary concern outlined in a court challenge filed today against an illegal, temporary state rule that allows spotlight hunting of coyotes at n...
Records Set at Cape Hatteras for Tourism and Sea Turtles
With the breeding season still underway, the first year under a long-awaited rule to manage beach driving at Cape Hatteras National Seashore is already record-breaking for local tourism and the rare s...
NC Turnpike Authority sued over Garden Parkway Toll Highway
Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit on behalf of Conservation groups in United States District Court challenging the environmental review for the controversial Garden Parkway toll h...
Federal Agency Withdraws Approval for Monroe Bypass Project
The Federal Highway Administration yesterday withdrew its formal approval for the Monroe Bypass project, marking another major setback for the $700 million dollar toll highway project.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Transportation Bill
After over two years of delay, Congress has finally passed a transportation reauthorization bill.
Court Unanimously Rejects NCDOT’s Monroe Bypass Appeal
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today swiftly and decisively rejected the petition by North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") to revisit its landmark ruling invalidating the environm...
Approval of merger an opportunity for the new Duke to lead on clean energy
The North Carolina Utilities Commission today issued an order that approves the merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy, creating the nation’s largest electric utility.
MEDIA ADVISORY Derb Carter of the Southern Environmental Law Center to testify before U. S. Senate Subcommittee on beach driving bill
Derb Carter of the Southern Environmental Law Center will testify on June 27 before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on National Parks regarding a bill that would overturn the National Park Service’s plan...