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Mushroom Meander 2023: Another Successful Outing
By Larry ThomasMushrooms are among the most mysterious life forms, and here in West Virginia, mushrooms are thriving. According to the West Virginia…
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Book Review: Smokescreen by Chad Hanson
Review by John McFerrinThis is a book about forest fires—how we talk about them, how we think about them, and, most importantly, public…
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Wilderness Trails (Part Two of Part Two)
By Dave JohnstonIn the first part of this series, we looked at how trails–unquestionably a human structure–can be justified, and even encouraged, in…
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Spotted Lanternfly on the Move in West Virginia
By Olivia MillerIn mid-September, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture reported that the invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in two additional West…
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A New Project: Highlands Creatures Coloring Book!
By Olivia MillerThe West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has recently been awarded a $4,050 grant from the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to create an…
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An Update from the West Virginia Environmental Council
By Lucia ValentineThe West Virginia Environmental Council has been working hard year-round to advance multiple campaigns in preparation for the 2024 legislative session….
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Banning Lead Shot, Protecting Wildlife: Is There Hope on the Horizon?
By John McFerrinWe have known for decades, if not centuries, that lead is toxic. Over the past 50 years, we have gone to…
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Opportunities of a Lifetime: Energy Efficiency in West Virginia under the Inflation Reduction Act
By Perry Bryant The Inflation Reduction Act established two energy efficiency rebate programs to transform households’ energy usage: the Electrification and Appliance Rebate program…
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Thoughts From Our President
By Marilyn ShoenfeldThe year is flying by. Leaves are turning and the Fall Review is only two weeks away. We hope you plan…
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Protecting America’s Remaining Biodiversity: How a Coal Company and Regulatory Indifference Jeopardize the Candy Darter
By Andrew YoungSituated just southeast of Richwood, West Virginia, near Cranberry, the Laurel Creek and South Fork of the Cherry River watersheds harbor…
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