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Supporting the Wilderness Climate
By Dave Johnston The theme of the 2021 WVHC Fall Review was climate change. Global climate change is certainly affecting Dolly Sods, but in my presentation about Dolly Sods for […]
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Solutions for West Virginia Outside of Infrastructure Deals
By Robert Beanblossom Thanks to President Biden, West Virginia will receive billions of dollars in infrastructure funds. However, if the state’s track record holds true, much of the money will […]
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Carbon Capture and Storage Is No Silver Bullet
By Randi Pokladnik The bipartisan infrastructure package earmarks more than $8.58 billion for carbon capture and removal. Unfortunately, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) is not the silver bullet needed to accomplish that […]
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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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