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Environmental groups sue South Fork Coal over damages near Cranberry Wilderness
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and Appalachian Voices sued South Fork Coal Company today for ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act and…
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Conservation groups ask nation’s top coal mine regulator to shut down illegal coal haul road in Monongahela National Forest
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Today, 11 conservation organizations urged the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to take immediate action to close an illegal coal haul…
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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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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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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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TNC in West Virginia Acquires Dobbin Slashings Adjacent to Dolly Sods Wilderness Area
The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia recently acquired 1,393 acres, known as Dobbins Slashing, adjacent to Canaan Valley/Dolly Sods, that will protect an area of world-class biodiversity…
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Corridor H Gets Another Review—Its 59th
By Hugh Rogers In mid-October, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy held its 59th annual…
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