Board Members Elected

The main item of business for the Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, held on October 20, 2019, was the election of Board members.  Three of…

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APRIL

By Cindy RankThe word “April” brings to mind visions of a season of hope and transformation – awakening and new growth – increased…

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A New Designation for the New River?

United States Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), have introduced the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act—legislation that would change the New…

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Board Highlights

By John McFerrinThe Board did the usual business, hearing largely unremarkable reports on our finances and membership.  We also heard several updates on things…

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Book News: Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking (Unconventional Gas and Oil Extraction) Sixth Edition

Review by John McFerrin            The Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking is a compilation of evidence outlining the risks…

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Can the Appalachian Trail Block a Natural Gas Pipeline?

By Noah SachsA note before you begin:  Noah Sachs is a law professor.  Law professors are like lawyers only more so.  There is a constant danger…

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Citizens Dissatisfied with MXP Road Maintenance Promises

By Cindy EllisThis little cautionary tale is not needed by those fighting the ACP and MVP.  Nevertheless, it might bolster the arguments that they…

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Thought from our president

October, just like every other month, has been very busy at the Conservancy and within the environmental community. With the Conservancy it was another wonderful Annual Fall…

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United States Supreme Court to Consider Atlantic Coast Pipeline

By John McFerrin            The United States Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that may decide the fate of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.  Argument…

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