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A Tribute to Bill Limpert: Virginia Tree Protector and Pipeline Fighter
By Mike Tidwell The first time I met Bill Limpert he was 71 years old and standing outside the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond. He was holding a photograph of […]
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What is the State of our Highlands?
Your Fall Review Committee has started working on the upcoming Fall Review, scheduled for October 18-20 at Cacapon State Park. Save the dates and plan to attend. When thinking about a […]
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Net Metering Controversy Settled
By John McFerrin The parties to the net metering controversy before the West Virginia Public Service Commission have reached a compromise settlement. While the Public Service Commission still has to […]
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March Legislative Update – The End Is in Sight
By Luanne McGovern The West Virginia Legislative Session will be drawing to a close on March 9 after consideration of over 2,500 bills. There are many important bills still in […]
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Thought From Our President
By Marilyn Shoenfeld It is the end of February as I write this. Our beautiful winter turned into an early mud season this month. There has been a lot of […]
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Opposition to the Dangerous, Unnecessary Mountain Valley Pipeline Continues
By Maury Johnson In 2014, I was notified that a large conglomerate of so-called ‘natural gas’ corporations wanted to run a 42-inch interstate pipeline across my ancestral organic farm in […]
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January 2024 Board Highlights
By John McFerrin The January 2024 Board meeting featured a new Board member, an expanded role for our Membership and Operations secretary, and reports on what our various committees are […]
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Volunteer Opportunities with WVHC
Are you passionate about environmental conservation and eager to contribute your skills and time towards positive change? The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy invites you to be an active part of […]
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The Reclamation (for Jeff)
There will come a dawnwhen, like trees in June, the Appalachian people will reclaim what can only so long be denied. On that morn dew will soften the moonand up from dark […]
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West Virginia’s Longest Hiking Trail Needs Volunteers
West Virginia Scenic Trails Association (WVSTA) held its Allegheny Trail interest meeting at Big Sandy Brews in early January. The Allegheny Trail is West Virginia’s longest hiking trail. At more […]
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