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Dam on Cheat River on its Way Out
By John McFerrinThere is a move afoot to remove the dam on the Cheat River which historically created the pool necessary for the…
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Comings and Goings
We welcome Cristyn Bauer as our new Membership and Fulfillment Secretary. She has degrees from American Public University and Shepherd University. Her most recent work experience was with the…
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Solar Electricity Program Points to Progress
By Tom Rodd, Director, West Virginia Center on Climate Change.On May 16, three expert speakers at a “hybrid webinar” hosted in Morgantown WV…
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Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Upcoming Activities
By Dave JohnstonIn addition to the ongoing Trailhead Stewards program, where volunteers are posted at the trailhead every weekend, the Wilderness Stewards have…
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Dolly Sods Stewards Training
By Dave JohnstonThe Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program took a big jump forward on May 15 when about 30 new volunteers participated in…
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Painted Trillium – Trillium undulatum
One of the most beautiful Spring flowers to be found in the mountains of West Virginia is the Painted Trillium. Mainly only found at elevations above 2500 feet,…
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The Future of Energy in West Virginia
By John McFerrinThe West Virginia Center for Energy and Sustainable, part of the West Virginia University College of Law, does research and analysis…
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If You See Something – Do Something!
By Luanne McGovernIt’s no secret that the public lands of West Virginia continue to be under attack. The recent WV legislative session was filled…
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Become a Citizen Scientist! Help Conduct Water Quality Monitoring Related to Corridor H Construction
The Rivers Committee of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has partnered with Friends of the Cheat, West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Trout Unlimited, Corridor H Alternatives and members…
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Coal Company Held in Contempt
By John McFerrinLexington Coal Company has been held in contempt for its failure to comply with previous Court orders to clean up its…
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