By Andrew Young Situated just southeast of Richwood, West Virginia, near Cranberry, the Laurel Creek and South Fork of the Cherry River watersheds harbor outstanding ecological character and tremendous beauty. [...]
By Marilyn Shoenfeld The year is flying by. Leaves are turning and the Fall Review is only two weeks away. We hope you plan to come, October 13-15 at Canaan [...]
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 (referred to as the Electrification program) [...]
Banning Lead Shot, Protecting Wildlife: Is There Hope on the Horizon?
By John McFerrin We have known for decades, if not centuries, that lead is toxic. Over the past 50 years, we have gone to great lengths to eliminate lead exposure, [...]
An Update from the West Virginia Environmental Council
By Lucia Valentine The West Virginia Environmental Council has been working hard year-round to advance multiple campaigns in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. Whether you have experience or are [...]
A New Project: Highlands Creatures Coloring Book!
By Olivia Miller The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has recently been awarded a $4,050 grant from the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to create an informative 20-page coloring book highlighting the native [...]
Spotted Lanternfly on the Move in West Virginia
By Olivia Miller In mid-September, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture reported that the invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in two additional West Virginia counties: Grant and Hardy. Grant [...]
Wilderness Trails (Part Two of Part Two)
By Dave Johnston In the first part of this series, we looked at how trails–unquestionably a human structure–can be justified, and even encouraged, in Wilderness areas, which by definition are [...]
Book Review: Smokescreen by Chad Hanson
Review by John McFerrin This is a book about forest fires—how we talk about them, how we think about them, and, most importantly, public policy toward fire control and suppression. [...]
Mushroom Meander 2023: Another Successful Outing
By Larry Thomas Mushrooms are among the most mysterious life forms, and here in West Virginia, mushrooms are thriving. According to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, nearly 1,700 [...]
