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Friends of the 500th Present the 11th Annual Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Calendar
The Friends of the 500th are proud…
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2025 WV Legislature: What’s in Store?
By Luanne McGovernThe upcoming legislative session is shaping up to be a challenging time for all West Virginians who love the environment. With…
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West Virginia Rivers Coalition Taking Chemours to Court
On Dec. 5, 2024, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc. (“WV Rivers”) filed a lawsuit against The Chemours Company FC, LLC (“Chemours”)…
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The Definition Of…
By Bob Henry BaberDespite numerous mining citations and legal violations, South Fork Coal continues to destroy thousands of pristine acres in and around…
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WVEC’s New Voice at the Capitol: Meet Kasey Russell
By Kasey RussellHi, I’m Kasey Russell, your new West Virginia Environmental Council lobbyist! I am very excited to represent our partner groups and…
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The Regional Red Spruce Restoration Project
By Rick WebbToday, the red spruce forest of West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands is but a fragmented, mostly second-growth remnant of the forest that…
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What’s Happening with Solar Power?
By John McFerrinAlthough nobody knows for sure, there could be action in the 2025 West Virginia legislative session that makes solar energy more…
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Wardensville, Thomas and Davis Await WVDOH Corridor H Review
From the Go North AllianceBackgroundThe West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) plans to issue environmental documents soon on two…
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New Coloring Book Celebrates the Unique Creatures of the West Virginia Highlands
The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy is excited to announce the release of Coloring the West Virginia Highlands: Exploring the Flora and Fauna of the Region, a beautifully…
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Thoughts From Our President
By Marilyn ShoenfeldAs I sit by my window, gazing out at a brownish-green horse pasture, I can’t help but marvel at the unpredictability…
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