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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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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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A No-Cost Service To Help Control Erosion
Friends of the Cheat is seeking property owners interested in complimentary tree plantings in riparian areas (the areas directly next to a stream or river) of…
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Water Data Collection Efforts by Citizen Scientists Already Paying Dividends
By Susan RosenblumStream water quality data that has been collected by a dozen dedicated citizen scientists over the past 12 months will soon…
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WV Highlands Fall Review: What’s Up With Your Water?
Our bodies average about 60% water. The exact amount varies with age, gender, and fat content, but that’s the average: 40% other stuff and 60% water. So,…
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