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United States Environmental Protection Agency rescinds the endangerment finding
By Perry Bryant, a proud Highlands Conservancy member since 1990 The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “endangerment finding” may sound geeky and unimportant,…
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E-Day 2026 Recap
By West Virginia Environmental Council The halls of the Capitol were buzzing with energy on Monday as West Virginians from around the state came…
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Save the Date: Celebrating the legacy of Helen McGinnis and Dolly Sods Wilderness
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Mark your calendars for an evening that celebrates one of West Virginia’s most significant conservation victories and…
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Legislative updates regarding data centers and clean water, air, and energy policies
By Luanne McGovern, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy By publication date, the West Virginia legislative session (also known as the “Bad Idea Factory”) will be…
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Board highlights from WVHC’s January 2026 meeting
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The main topic of discussion was the promotion of Olivia Miller to the position of executive director….
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Groups trying to enforce Clean Water Act
By John McFerrin, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy has joined with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition in a letter to…
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From hatchery to headwaters: Restoring the Candy Darter
By Cameron Layne, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The Appalachian mountains are widely considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States, with…
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West Virginia Highlands Conservancy joins call for Congressional oversight of the EPA
By Jordan Howes, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy recently signed on to a national community letter urging Congress to hold…
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Garbage Wars 2.0: More false promises of economic development in West Virginia
By Morgan King, West Virginia Watch You may have heard of the “garbage wars” of the late 1980s and early 1990s and think of…
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Thoughts from our President
Old Man Winter is giving us a run for our money this year. Snow and ice blanket Canaan Valley and we have recorded the lowest temperatures in…
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