ClimateWise: The Causes of Climate Change

By the Highlands Conservancy Climate Change Committee.             There are a number of causes for climate change; some are natural and some are anthropogenic –…

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Cool Facts about the Cerulean Warbler

On the wintering grounds in South America the Cerulean Warbler usually is found in mixed-species foraging flocks, associating with tropical tanagers and other resident species.When renesting after…

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We Have Lost a Great Friend

Dr. Wayne Campbell Spiggle, Jr. devoted husband and father, physician lover of the outdoors and a West Virginia Highlands Conservancy member and Board member, died on Friday,…

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Migratory Birds Dodge a Bullet (at least for now)

By John McFerrin             Migratory birds will now receive greater protection than they otherwise might have, thanks to a decision by a United States District…

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Rule Change Allows More Methane into the Air

By John McFerrin The United States Environmental Protection Agency has eliminated a rule which had limited leaks and flares of methane from oil and…

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Democrats Should Halt Changes to Environmental Law

By Rupert Cutler Once upon a time in America, Republicans led the way in science-based initiatives to protect the environment. For example:

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The Conservation Hub: Strengthening Environmental Analysis and Improving Public Participation

By Lewis Freeman, Executive Director, Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance and Daniel Shaffer, ABRA Geospatial Consultant Among the lessons learned from the recent fight against the…

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Thoughts from our president

September and 2020 are flying by at what certainly seems to be warp speed. So much has been accomplished and yet so much is still on our…

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Getting Ready for the Legislative Session

Even if 2021 seems like a long way off, it is time to start planning for the 2021 session of the West Virginia Legislature.  As usual, we can…

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