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Board Highlights
By John McFerrinThe Board did the usual business, hearing largely unremarkable reports on our finances and membership. We also heard several updates on things…
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Book News: Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking (Unconventional Gas and Oil Extraction) Sixth Edition
Review by John McFerrin The Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking is a compilation of evidence outlining the risks…
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Can the Appalachian Trail Block a Natural Gas Pipeline?
By Noah SachsA note before you begin: Noah Sachs is a law professor. Law professors are like lawyers only more so. There is a constant danger…
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Citizens Dissatisfied with MXP Road Maintenance Promises
By Cindy EllisThis little cautionary tale is not needed by those fighting the ACP and MVP. Nevertheless, it might bolster the arguments that they…
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Thought from our president
October, just like every other month, has been very busy at the Conservancy and within the environmental community. With the Conservancy it was another wonderful Annual Fall…
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United States Supreme Court to Consider Atlantic Coast Pipeline
By John McFerrin The United States Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that may decide the fate of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Argument…
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48th
That’s West Virginia’s ranking among states for energy efficiency, as determined by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. We are actually tied with Louisiana for this…
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West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Fall Review
October 18-20, 2019Elk River Inn and Restaurant, Slatyfork, WVThe ScheduleFriday night7:00…
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Conifer Conservation and Ecology in the Central Appalachians
Fall 2019 CASRI Conifer Health Colloquium, and Field ToursOctober 16 – 17, 2019 – Blackwater Falls State Park LodgeWednesday,…
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On canaries and logperch
As a professional biologist, I am appalled at what’s happening to our river. Not just scientists studying rare species, but those who enjoy fishing…
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