As a member of the Steering Committee that is planning the West Virginia Conference On the Environment, I wish to personally invite your readers to attend and participate in the important dialogue that we are planning.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the keynote speaker. And an award for Environmental excellence is planned for a West Virginia Business venture. You will be pleased at our choice I am sure.

It is vitally important, to this writer and to all of the committee, paid and unpaid volunteers, that the full spectrum of representation be present: Environmentalists, Government, Industry, Institutions, Labor, People of Faith.... anyone who cares about the environmental and economic future of this Beautiful State. We need all stakeholders at the table of debate, discussion and solution finding. Come and be a part of the dialogue. We want to hear constructive ideas, criticism, experiences, proposals and solutions. The more voices that attend and are heard, the more voice will reach across the Kanawha River to the Capitol.

It’s more important than ever that we achieve energy independence. West Virginia has potential not just in traditional coal, but in wind energy and maybe even in solar. Other approaches are on the table and welcome. The attendant issues for Land, Air and Water will be discussed.

There are scholarships available for those who cannot afford the fees. Simply apply and every consideration will be given.

Please join us.... and make a difference.

Sustainably yours,