The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy extends its deepest sympathy to the victims, their families, and all others touched by the recent terrorist attacks. In the face of this tragedy, we stand united in purpose with our national leaders and all other Americans. This purpose includes support and consolation for those who have suffered, strengthening our security, and, when possible, disabling the means of future attack.

Our advocacy for solutions to the environmental problems of our state and nation will continue. However, in the face of this crisis we stand united with all other Americans of good will, including our traditional adversaries, in our determination to see our nation and its people protected from further attack.

We abhor the death and destruction of the month past. Good people of the world want peace. Peace comes only with dignity and justice.

We pray for the gift of wisdom for the leaders of this state, this nation, and the world, that we might move toward a more just and peaceful existence with people everywhere.