• WV In a Changing Climate

    By Cory Chase As someone who was born and raised in the Highlands of West Virginia, I consider myself lucky to be connected to this region and its people. I […]

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  • Thoughts from our president

    November was another very active month for the Conservancy, and we are very proud of our efforts and accomplishments in spite of the many restrictions that the Covid19 pandemic placed […]

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  • Infrastructure: What’s in It for Us?

    By John McFerrin             The recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act has broad benefits for Americans in general, as well as higher taxes for some Americans.  If all works as […]

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  • Become a Wilderness Steward

    Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards do not need to have any special experience or expertise. There is no specific time commitment required; some people may live close and be available more […]

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  • Board Highlights

    By John McFerrin             Even though we had spent the previous day Zooming with the speakers for the Fall Review (well worth it, see story on p. ), we climbed back […]

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  • Bird Protections Back Where They Started

    By John McFerrin             The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it will cut the malarkey and go back to protecting migratory birds the way it always had.  It […]

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  • NIOSH Comes to Mace, West Virginia

    By Cindy Rank When is a mine not a mine? Apparently when it’s a hole in the ground carved out of rock to look and act like a mine but […]

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  • Sloth: Deadly Sin or Environmental Virtue?

    Now that fall is here, many of us are feeling a nagging urge to get off the couch, shut down our Zoom calling, and get out there and rake some […]

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  • Trees and Climate Change

    By John McFerrin             By now the science is clear:  trees have an enormous impact upon climate and can be an important tool in mitigating climate change.  In West Virginia, nobody is the […]

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  • Fall Review: Lots of Smart People Saying Lots of Interesting Stuff

    By John McFerrin             The 2021 West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Fall Review was virtual this year because of covid but that didn’t stop us from having lots of interesting presentations.             Dave […]

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