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Persistence Isn’t Always Enough
By John McFerrinCharles Manson, who was convicted and sent to prison after orchestrating the “Manson Family” murders, applied for parole 12 times. It…
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Two Changes Will Require Changes to Corridor H
By Hugh RogersFirst, the West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel graduated from the endangered species list. In a Settlement Agreement signed…
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Matching Gift Programs
By Luanne McGovernDoes your employer match employee donations to charitable causes through a corporate matching gift program? Research shows that more than 65%…
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Environmental and Community Groups Challenge Effort to Throw out Mountain Valley Pipeline Lawsuit
On June 26, 2023, environmental and community organizations filed a response opposing efforts by the U.S. Department of Justice and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to dismiss the environmental…
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What’s Next for Wetlands?
By Luanne McGovern The recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett vs. Environmental Protection Agency has thrown into chaos the protections for the nation’s wetlands…
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Save the Date: Annual Fall Review Focuses on All Things Water
Mark your calendars for our annual Fall Review. Join the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy for a fun and informative weekend learning about water issues in WV. This…
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Thoughts from our President
By Marilyn ShoenfeldI have now spent one month as President of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy; it has been, and still is, an…
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Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Head into Busy Summer Season
By Dave JohnstonWith the inauguration of the Memorial Day weekend, we have passed into the busy season at Dolly Sods, which will last…
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New Babcock Trail Provides Access to Abandoned Gorge Coke-Making Community
The West Virginia State Park system’s newest hiking and biking trail provides a link to the New River Gorge’s industrial past, while giving those who travel it…
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What a Difference a State Makes
By Lowell MarkeyAccording to an Associated Press article dated April 25, 2023, the West Virginia Public Service Commission allowed Monongahela Power and Potomac…
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