Comings and Goings

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…

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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…

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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…

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Dolly Sods Stewards Training

By Dave Johnston The Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards program took a big jump forward on May 15 when about 30 new volunteers participated in…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Coal Company Held in Contempt

By John McFerrin Lexington Coal Company has been held in contempt for its failure to comply with previous Court orders to clean up its…

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Thoughts from our president

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…

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