By Cindy Rank No, it’s not November. Nor is it Thanksgiving or any other recurring celebratory events. But it is time to revisit one of our perennial topics --- Mountaintop [...]
Our West Virginia Highlands are a biologically important treasure and perform an immeasurable role in our ability to support and promote tourism, provide clean drinking water, and clean air not [...]
By John McFerrin Lexington Coal Company has been held in contempt for its failure to comply with previous Court orders to clean up its selenium violations at its Mingo County [...]
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 of the public [...]
If You See Something – Do Something!
By Luanne McGovern It’s no secret that the public lands of West Virginia continue to be under attack. The recent WV legislative session was filled with bills looking to privatize our [...]
The Future of Energy in West Virginia
By John McFerrin The West Virginia Center for Energy and Sustainable, part of the West Virginia University College of Law, does research and analysis aimed at strengthening opportunities for West [...]
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, the painted trillium [...]
By Dave Johnston The Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program took a big jump forward on May 15 when about 30 new volunteers participated in Trailhead Stewards training. The training provides [...]
Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Upcoming Activities
By Dave Johnston In addition to the ongoing Trailhead Stewards program, where volunteers are posted at the trailhead every weekend, the Wilderness Stewards have several other efforts that should kick [...]
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 by the West Virginia on Climate [...]
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 West Virginia Water [...]
