• Some Things to Consider When Supporting Renewable Energy

    Posted by danrad on October 3, 2017

    By Wayne Spiggle One of the perks of serving on the WVHC board of directors is that from time to time we use email to exchange observations, opinions and information…


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  • Thank you!

    Posted by danrad on October 3, 2017

    We wish to thank all who generously donated items to the Silent Auction at our 50th celebration.  Thanks for prints, pottery, books, snowshoes, and much more!  We gained about…


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  • Headwater Streams in Peril

    Posted by danrad on October 3, 2017

    The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has joined with four other West Virginia Groups (including our member groups, the Shavers Fork Coalition and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition) in a…


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  • Golden Glow

    Posted by danrad on October 3, 2017

    Our 50th Anniversary celebration was a success! I was up in the pre-dawn of the day after; racing to type what I remember of a great weekend for the West…


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  • Anniversary Celebration a Rousing Success!

    Posted by danrad on October 3, 2017

    By John McFerrin The Fiftieth Anniversary celebration of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy was that splendid combination of fun and opportunities to learn stuff.  We had a paddling trip, a…


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  • West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Officers and Directors

    Posted by danrad on September 5, 2017

    Cynthia D. Ellis Cynthia D. Ellis is a retired teacher, environmental volunteer, and enthusiastic birder.  She’s a veteran contributor to state and federal bird population studies and enjoyed terms…


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  • The Rest of the Story

    Posted by danrad on September 5, 2017

    This issue of The Highlands Voice celebrates our 50th Anniversary and looks at some of the things we have been involved in during the past fifty years.  No look…


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  • A Celebratory Hike

    Posted by danrad on September 5, 2017

    To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and the 75th anniversary of the Kanawha Trail Club we’re having a joint celebratory hike! It will be…


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  • Brooks Bird Club Celebrates Its 85th

    Posted by danrad on September 5, 2017

    West Virginia Highlands Conservancy friend and institutional Board member The Brooks Bird Club is celebrating its 85th Anniversary.  Congratulations! The Brooks Bird Club, Inc. is an independent, educational, non-profit organization…


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  • Water Over the Dams These Last 50 Years

    Posted by danrad on September 5, 2017

    By Cindy Rank Just as bumper stickers claiming ‘Water is Life’ can be seen everywhere, one might say water has pretty much been the lifeblood of the West Virginia Highlands…


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