Urban Wildlife

Yadkin Riverkeeper challenges Alcoa's claim of river bed ownership

Submitted by Nick Needham on Tuesday, December 13th, 11:01 am

WINSTON-SALEM - The Yadkin Riverkeeper submitted a request Tuesday in a state administrative court requesting a declaratory ruling to determine the true ownership of the Yadkin River bed in Stanly County in order to protect the state's interest from Alcoa Power Generating, Inc..

Yadkin Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks said based on recent uncovered deeds, the N.C. Department of Administration is overdue in challenging Alcoa’s assertions of ownership of the Yadkin riverbed; and that citizens of North Carolina are the rightful owners of the river itself as a Public Trust Resource, according to a news release from the Riverkeeper's office.

Naujoks said these deeds suggest that the State of North Carolina may be entitled to request additional payments from the owner of the deeds.

In its investigation, attorneys for the Yadkin Riverkeeper uncovered a series of five land grants filed with the Register of Deeds of Stanly County dating back to 1899.

The grants w

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North Carolina Wildlife launches new website

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 2:58pm

NORTH CAROLINA - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today a new, interactive website that features reorganized content, streamlined navigation and improved menus.

Whether you’re a hunter, angler, boater or just simply enjoy nature, the newly redesigned website will let you quickly access licensing information, game lands maps, boating access areas, public fishing areas and other tools, information and services.

The content has been reorganized, streamlined navigation and improved menus so you can find what you need, when you need it.

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NCDOT to motorists: Look out for deer during the Fall

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 12:28pm

NCDOT to motorists: Look out for deer during the Fall

NORTH CAROLINA - In order to help reduce the number of wildlife-related automobile crashes, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be aware of the increased presence of deer on state roads during the fall months.

More than 19,500 animal-related crashes were reported each of the last three years, and 90 percent of those involved deer. Since 2008, the incidents have resulted in 3,453 injuries to people, of which 17 were fatal, and nearly $136 million in property damage.

“Deer are constantly on the move this time of year, especially in densely populated areas,” said NCDOT Director of Mobility and Safety Kevin Lacy. “Drivers need to be alert at all times. However, if you can’t avoid a deer, it is better to hit it than to lose control of your vehicle and cause a bigger accident.”

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Drought may affect hunting conditions in dove fields

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 12:37pm

NORTH CAROLINA - Because of ongoing drought conditions, some of the N.C. Wildlife Commission’s game lands dove fields may have less-than-optimal hunting conditions for the beginning of dove season.

Due to the drought, some crops failed and wildlife management personnel had to plant the fields later than usual. Because of that, some fields may not be mowed at the beginning of dove season.

The Wildlife Resources Commission is encouraging hunters to check www.ncwildlife.org for a list of dove field conditions before heading out to hunt.

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Lots of heat this week; birds could use your help!

Submitted by David Whisenant

Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 7:23am

Lots of heat this week; birds could use your help!

CHARLOTTE - When summer really heats up, there is nothing more refreshing than drinking a tall glass of ice water, taking a quick dip in the pool, or running through the backyard sprinkler with the kids. But what many people do not realize is clean, fresh water is as important to birds and other wildlife as it is for humans.

Not only that, but birds actually enjoy splashing around and frolicking in the water just like we do.

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What's that sound? Cicadas!

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, May 20th, 2011, 8:26pm

SALISBURY - It's one of the most familiar, and to some, annoying, sounds of spring...the drone of cicadas.

The Scotts Company has provided WBTV with some background information about the cicada, and its recommendations on how to handle the noisy pest:

If you live anywhere in the Eastern United States, you know the loud vibrating noise ebb and flow from Cicadas in the backyard. Every few years, noisy Cicadas not only make your spring months hard on the ears, but also hard on your plants.

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